October 2, 2026
5 species · 1,209 counted; additional uncounted · Newport Beach, Dana Point, San Diego
Very rare: Short-finned pilot whale
| Species | Reported | By harbour | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common dolphin | 1,100 | Newport Beach: 1,100 | Daily |
| Short-finned pilot whale | 100 | San Diego: 100 | Very rare |
| Pacific white-sided dolphin | 5 | San Diego: 5 | Uncommon |
| Humpback whale | 4 | San Diego: 2 · Newport Beach: 2 | Regular |
| Bottlenose 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: SD Whale Watch 2026-10-02 · Newport Whales 2026-10-02 · Davey's Locker 2026-10-02 · Dana Wharf 2026-10-02