September 17, 2026
3 species · 1,101 counted; additional uncounted · Newport Beach, Dana Point, San Diego
| Species | Reported | By harbour | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common dolphin | 1,100 counted; additional uncounted | Newport Beach: 1,100 · Dana Point: Present, count unknown | Daily |
| Humpback whale | 1 | San Diego: 1 | Regular |
| Risso's dolphin | Present, count unknown | 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: Newport Whales 2026-09-18 · Davey's Locker 2026-09-17 · Dana Wharf 2026-09-17 · SD Whale Watch 2026-09-17