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 - August 23, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Morning TourHumpback Whale1SleepingTail Slapping

Detailed Sightings Log - August 22, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Mid-day TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin500ForagingSurfingSurface Active
Morning TourShort-beaked Common Dolphin500SurfingStampedeHuntingSurface Active
Sunset TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin500SurfingHuntingSurface ActivePlaying
Sunset TourShort-beaked Common Dolphin500Surface ActiveCow/Calf PairRaftingBow RidingBreaching

Detailed Sightings Log - August 22, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Morning TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin1000MegapodForagingBreathingHuntingMuggingNursery Pod
Morning TourMola mola (Sunfish)1Surface Active

Detailed Sightings Log - August 21, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Sunset TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin400ForagingSurfingStampedeNursery PodSurface Active
Sunset TourRisso's Dolphin30SurfingSurface ActivePlayingFeedingBreaching

Detailed Sightings Log - August 21, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Mid-day TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin700SurfingSurface ActivePlayingJumpingDivingCow/Calf PairBow Riding

Detailed Sightings Log - August 21, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Morning TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin350Surface ActiveBow RidingBreaching
Morning TourHumpback Whale1Juvenile

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June 2, 2025

We had an amazing morning trip with a Fin whale, a big pod of 200 Long-beaked Common…

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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: 23,867 dolphins and 316 whales.

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