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Striped dolphin

Stenella coeruleoalba

Bold dark stripe from eye to flank, big acrobatic leaps. Warm blue water only.

Stats

At a glance

LENGTH
7–8 ft
WEIGHT
200–350 lbs
LIFESPAN
55–60 yrs
DIET
Small fish, squid, krill
RARITY
Uncommon — offshore only
SEASON
Summer–autumn
How to ID

What to look for

Bold dark stripe from eye to flank, big acrobatic leaps. Warm blue water only.
BEHAVIORS TO WATCH FOR
High vertical leapsFast travelling groupsAvoids vessels more than other dolphins
When

Best months to see

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Archive

Last 30 days

Total seen
0
Days active
0/30
Last seen
Not seen
DAILY SIGHTING COUNTHOVER A BAR
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Where to go (operators post live sighting data)

Newport & Long Beach operators share daily trip counts — you can see what was spotted before you book. Other operators don't publish daily reports.

NC
Newport Coastal Adventure
3,600 common dolphins · 13 humpback whales · 3 minke whales
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NW
Newport Whales
3,600 common dolphins · 13 humpback whales · 3 minke whales
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DL
Davey's Locker
3,600 common dolphins · 13 humpback whales · 3 minke whales
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HB
Harbor Breeze
2,000 common dolphins · 2 humpback whales
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DW
Dana Wharf
DANA POINT · No sightings reported yet today
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SD
San Diego Whale Watch
200 common dolphins · 5 fin whales
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P
Paul Grogan
Covers SoCal whale watching, ocean conditions, and the best departure ports on the Southern California coast.