Bottlenose dolphin

Tursiops truncatus

Coastal residents. Smaller groups than commons, often surfing waves close to shore.

Stats

At a glance

LENGTH
8–12 ft
WEIGHT
600–1,400 lbs
LIFESPAN
40–60 yrs
DIET
Fish, squid, eels
RARITY
Daily
SEASON
Year-round
How to ID

What to look for

Stocky, light gray, often surfs the bow wake.
BEHAVIORS TO WATCH FOR
Wave-surfingBow-ridingTool use (rare)
When

Best months to see

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Archive

Last 30 days

Total seen
2,331
Days active
30/30
Last seen
May 1
DAILY SIGHTING COUNT HOVER A BAR
TODAY
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Operators that often spot this species

NW
Newport Whales
NEWPORT BEACH · NEXT 11:00 AM
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DL
Davey's Locker
NEWPORT BEACH · NEXT 12:30 PM
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DW
Dana Wharf
DANA POINT · NEXT 10:00 AM
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HB
Harbor Breeze
LONG BEACH · NEXT 12:00 PM
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FC
Flagship Cruises
SAN DIEGO · NEXT 1:30 PM
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