San Diego Whale Sightings — Updated Daily!

See what our naturalists have spotted during our last 7 trips in Mission Bay and off the coast of San Diego.

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Whales Spotted

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Dolphins Spotted

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Different Species Spotted

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Detailed Sightings Log - June 26, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Sunset TourShort-beaked Common Dolphin400StampedeNursery PodJumping

Detailed Sightings Log - June 26, 2026

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Mid-day TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin400SleepingNursery PodSurface ActivePlayingFeedingCow/Calf PairBow Riding

Detailed Sightings Log - June 25, 2026

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Sunset TourShort-beaked Common Dolphin500StampedeSurface ActivePlaying
Sunset TourOffshore Bottlenose Dolphin50DivingMuggingSurface Active

Detailed Sightings Log - June 25, 2026

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Mid-day TourMinke Whale1DivingSurface Active

Detailed Sightings Log - June 24, 2026

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Mid-day TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin200StampedeHuntingPlaying
Morning TourHumpback Whale1DivingSleepingSurface ActiveTail Slapping

Detailed Sightings Log - June 24, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Mid-day TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin75Stampede
Mid-day TourHumpback Whale1HuntingLunge Feeding

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October 12, 2025

We had a fun and swelly day on the water! We had three awesome trips with beautiful…

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October 11, 2025

WHAT A DAYYYY!!!!! You never know out here! Our morning trip got ghosted! Not a single animal…

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October 10, 2025

We were rockin’ and rollin’ out there! The seas were fun & nautical! Common dolphins were our…

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October 9, 2025

There was the good news – then, there was the bad news. Feeling like early Fall out…

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Wednesday 8 October

Our afternoon trip was delightful with sunshine and good visibility with a 3-foot swell and less than…

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October 7, 2025

Two great trips on a Tuesday! With beautiful calm seas we headed to the south beyond the…

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While our route varies with sightings, we typically follow a similar course near known feeding areas.

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This Year's Stats

Total: 21,672 dolphins and 320 whales.

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