September 11, 2026
2 species · 2,330 counted; additional uncounted · Newport Beach, Dana Point, San Diego
| Species | Reported | By harbour | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common dolphin | 2,300 | Newport Beach: 1,200 · San Diego: 1,100 | Daily |
| Bottlenose dolphin | 30 counted; additional uncounted | Newport Beach: 30 · Dana Point: Present, count unknown | 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: Harbor Breeze 2026-09-06 · Newport Whales 2026-09-10 · Davey's Locker 2026-09-11 · Dana Wharf 2026-09-11 · SD Whale Watch 2026-09-11