August 4, 2026
5 species · 1,213 animals reported · Newport Beach, Dana Point, San Diego
| Species | Reported | By harbour | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common dolphin | 1,151 | Newport Beach: 1,150 · Dana Point: 1 | Daily |
| Bottlenose dolphin | 50 | San Diego: 50 | Regular |
| Humpback whale | 9 | Newport Beach: 8 · Dana Point: 1 | Regular |
| Fin whale | 2 | San Diego: 2 | Regular |
| Minke whale | 1 | Dana Point: 1 | Uncommon |
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: Newport Whales 2026-08-03 · Davey's Locker 2026-08-03 · Harbor Breeze 2026-08-02 · Dana Wharf 2026-08-03 · SD Whale Watch 2026-08-04