October 25, 2026
4 species · 1,628 counted; additional uncounted · Newport Beach, Long Beach, Dana Point, San Diego
Rare: Orca
| Species | Reported | By harbour | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common dolphin | 1,600 counted; additional uncounted | San Diego: 500 · Newport Beach: 1,100 · Dana Point: Present, count unknown | Daily |
| Humpback whale | 13 | San Diego: 13 | Regular |
| Orca | 12 | Long Beach: 12 | Rare |
| Bottlenose dolphin | 3 | San Diego: 3 | Regular |
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: SD Whale Watch 2026-10-25 · Newport Whales 2026-10-25 · Davey's Locker 2026-10-25 · Harbor Breeze 2026-10-25 · Dana Wharf 2026-10-25