October 18, 2026
3 species · 2,352 counted; additional uncounted · Newport Beach, Long Beach, Dana Point, San Diego
Rare: Orca
| Species | Reported | By harbour | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common dolphin | 2,320 counted; additional uncounted | Newport Beach: 1,600 · Long Beach: 700 · San Diego: 20 · Dana Point: Present, count unknown | Daily |
| Humpback whale | 20 | Dana Point: 6 · Newport Beach: 8 · Long Beach: 1 · San Diego: 5 | Regular |
| Orca | 12 | San Diego: 12 | Rare |
Records are grouped by the source report date, not collection day. Counts include only numerical reports; present-but-uncounted sightings are listed separately. These are operator-reported observations, not deduplicated individual animals. See methodology. Machine-readable copy: /sightings.json.
Source report dates: Dana Wharf 2026-10-18 · Newport Whales 2026-10-18 · Davey's Locker 2026-10-18 · Harbor Breeze 2026-10-18 · SD Whale Watch 2026-10-18