4 Whales 5.5 hrs July 23,2025 Wednesday Sunny, warm 70-74 degrees with cool ocean breeze. Wind 3-5mph increasing mid afternoon 15-18mph. Water 62 degrees. Busy beach with all three towers open and the Mounted Sheriff's out patrolling along Westward Beach all the way to the Rock Wall at Point Dume State Beach. Later the Sheriff's … Continue reading Whales Observed offshore at Point Dume and Mounted Sheriff on Patrol
April 3rd 2025 Thursday 9 North Bound 2 Calves 0 South Bound 10.5 hrs Calm seas, sunny skies with cool 54 degree water and 57 degree air. First sighting of the day was a solo, stealthy Gray Whale tracked by footprints and fast split second low profile surfacing. The LA County Ocean Lifeguard Specialists practiced … Continue reading First Gray Whale Cow/calf Pair Point Dume Malibu 2025, Coastguard and LA County Lifeguards with Baywatch Malibu Practice Rescue Drills and a Sea Lion Pup Strands Onshore
March 21,2025 Friday 12 North Bound 3 THIN 0 South Bound 7 hrs Sunny 65 degrees Water 53 degrees Flat calm seas, hazy yellow smog layer at horizon. A large feeding frenzy of birds and common dolphins chasing bait, one mile offshore. First sighting: thin juvenile Gray Whale traveled through stealthy. Second sighting: pair that … Continue reading Six Gray Whale Sightings
March 20, 2025 Thursday 2 North Bound 0 South Bound 7 hrs *** REW 1 Sunny with hazy stratus layer of thin clouds at horizon. Winds 8-10 mph and small scattered white caps and white sea foam at swash line. 64 degrees water 53 degrees. First sighting a large THIN adult with sunken, concave or … Continue reading Two Gray Whales: Solar Pillar at Sunset
March 19, 2015 Wednesday 3 North Bound 0 South Bound 3.25 hrs First sighting was a pair of Gray Whales in close to shore and second sighting one solo whale. Both traveled through quickly close to shore bearing out deeper towards the sun-line. SunDog was seen tonight. Sun dog formations are an optical phenomenon, a … Continue reading Three Gray Whales: Beach Goers enjoy Rainbow Sundog and Vibrant Sunset at Point Dume
March 18th, 2025 Tuesday Blue skies 55 degrees with light wind that picked up as the day went on. 4 North Bound 0 South Bound 9 hrs Four Gray Whales in 3 sightings came in close to shore at Point Dume State Beach today, including two solos and one pair. The first sighting was a … Continue reading Four Gray Whales Observed at Point Dume and Sick Sea Lion Update
March 17th, 2025 Monday 11 North Bound 0 South Bound 8 hrs Happy St. Patricks Day! The luck of the Irish was with us today spotting 11 North Bound Gray Whales despite the rain, wind and rough choppy seas!!! Water Temperature 53 degrees. The 1st pair of Gray Whales traveled through quickly. The next few … Continue reading Gusty winds, Light Rain, Fog and First Breaching Gray Whale of the Season
16 North Bound 0 South Bound 7.75 hrs March 15, 2025 Saturday Sunny 62 degrees, water 52 degrees, Wind 8-10 mph increased 18-20 with Gusts over 25 mph in late afternoon. 9 sightings included a quad that split into two pairs. 5 solos, 3 pairs. Several Gray Whales traveled close to shore today with good … Continue reading 16 Gray Whales and One Sea Lion still Stranded at Point Dume
8 North Bound 0 South Bound 4 hrs March 14th, 2025 Friday Rain and drizzle on and off throughout the day. Overcast gray with limited visibility on and off due to fog and rain. Gray whales were seen in six sightings, with eight whales in total during on effort time. One Gray Whale was escorted … Continue reading Rainy Day: 8 Gray Whales and Three Marine Mammals Stranded
March 13th, 2025 Thursday 1 North Bound 0 South Bound 4 hrs Strong gusty 30+mph Gale winds and rough choppy seas made tracking and spotting whales nearly impossible. One was seen in the surf and lost as it traveled past the transect. Thank you for reading the post and caring about the Gray Whales. If … Continue reading Gale Winds: One Gray Whale and One stranded Sea Lion
March 11th, 2025 Tuesday 1 North Bound 0 South Bound 3.25 hrs 1 REW*** Rain and action packed surf! 4-6 ft waves 54 degree water temperature. Surfers catching air, in the tube or barrel time and many cut backs were seen today. There was also a fair share of wipe outs and long rides. One … Continue reading Big Surf and Action Packed Surfers: One Gray Whale
March 10, 2025, Monday 2 North Bound 0 South Bound 6.5 hrs Flat glassy seas with clear views to Catalina Island on and off. Light to no wind with 1-2 foot shore break waves. Mostly overcast with hazy gray skies and peeks of blue on and off throughout the day. Helicopters were extra loud today … Continue reading Flat glassy Seas: Two Gray Whales
March 8th, 2025 Saturday 10 North Bound 0 South Bound 7.5 hrs 2025 Weekly Total: 22 North bound Season total: North Bound 2 South Bound Clear skies, sunny 62 degrees with Ocean 53 degrees. Calm seas with clear visibility for 10 miles. Total of 5 sightings with one solo, three pairs, and a trio! Highest … Continue reading Ten Gray Whale Sightings: Point Dume
3 North Bound 0 South Bound 5.25 hrs March 6, 2025 Thursday Cloudy skies with light rain and drizzle on and off all afternoon. A solo Gray Whale migrated through stealth mode. It skimmed the surface with light whispy blows. The blows dissipated as fast as the whale. A healthy pair with good body condition … Continue reading Three Gray Whales in Light Rain
3 North Bound 0 South Bound 8 hrs March 4, 2025 Tuesday Sunny 60 degrees and Water Temperature 53 degrees with calm seas. Three North bound Gray Whales (Eschrichtius robustus)seen in 3 sightings. One with white deep scar (?) healing an injury and another was underweight with lack of fat pad at post cranial head … Continue reading Three Gray Whales: One with Scar, One Underweight and One Healthy
5 North Bound 0 South Bound 7.75 hrs March 2,2025 Sunday Sunny 60 degrees with gusty wind 15-25 mph and 30+mph winds throughout the on effort time. Rough choppy seas with white caps to the horizon and harsh sun glare made spotting and tracking whales difficult. Yet, five whales were observed. One thin, with sunken … Continue reading Five Gray Whales in Rough Seas and Gusty Winds
0 North Bound 0 South Bound 3.5 hrs March 1, 2025 Saturday No Gray Whales observed despite good viewing conditions. Mostly overcast and cool, 57 degrees, wind 3-5 mph calm seas. Two Sea Lions (pinnipeds) observed in Sea Lion Colony at the Point Dume Natural Preserve with orange tags indicating that have been Rehabilitated in … Continue reading Hello March!
2 North Bound 0 South Bound 5.75 hrs Clear and sunny early in day, ending with overcast cloudy gray skies. Two gray whales migrated north. One male (subadult) Sea Lion was rescued by Marine Mammal Rescue (MMR) from California Wildlife Center (CWC) at Westward Beach. The large ~ 300 pound Bull lay flat on its … Continue reading Two Gray Whales Migrate North and Sea Lion Rescues Continue in Malibu
3 North Bound 0 South Bound 6.5 hrs ***REW (1) February 27, 2025 Thursday Flat glassy ocean with full sun until late afternoon when clouds came in at the horizon. Light to no wind most of the day making it feel much warmer than 70 degrees. Three Gray Whales were observed near sunset, one with … Continue reading Trio of Gray Whales and Active Bottlenose Dolphins at Sunset
6 North Bound 0 South Bound 5 hrs February 24th, 2025 Monday Sunny 66 degrees 57 degrees ocean temperature. Clear views and total of six Gray Whales in three sightings. Low tide exposed the large rock at (the Little Point) Point Dume. Seventeen or more healthy looking Sea Stars in the intertidal zone with no … Continue reading SIX Active Gray Whales Close to Shore
1 North Bound 0 South Bound 2.5 hrs February 20th 2025 Early morning fog and low visibility made locating and tracking whales impossible. Skies cleared by mid day and finally a solo Gray Whale was seen migrating north in late afternoon light. The whale was traveling at top speeds and only blowing once at each … Continue reading One North Bound Gray Whale Point Dume Malibu and Sea Lion Rescue at Leo Carrillo State Beach
February 14, 2025 Friday No Gray Whales observed in rough choppy surf today. The cold gusty winds and white caps made spotting whales difficult. The whales are late this year getting down to the lagoons and are traveling south in far offshore routes outside the Channel Islands. The next few days is typically the cross … Continue reading Happy Valentines Day! No Gray Whales
1 North Bound 0 South Bound 5 hrs One underweight Gray Whale with visible scapular area and sunken neck areas where a thick fat pad should be, was seen migrating north in todays rough choppy seas. The whale appeared to be feeding in the surf zone for several minutes with head lifting out of water … Continue reading One UnderWeight Gray Whale Migrating North Past Point Dume Malibu
0 North Bound 0 South Bound 2.5 hrs February 2nd 2025 Sunday Cloudy with heavy fog and low visibility throughout the day impacting ability to see migrating Gray Whales. None observed during best on effort time. Other news and updates: Brown Pelican with blue banding on leg sighted PCH opens where homes and other structures … Continue reading Heavy Fog Low Visibility No Gray Whales Observed Today: Migration Risks Along Malibu Coast Amid Environmental Crisis Post Palisades Fires
February 29th 2024 Leap Day 12 North Bound 0 South Bound 9 hrs Calm seas light cross winds with clear views South (East) across Santa Monica Bay and to the North(East) clear view of the Channel Islands. One dozen (12) Gray Whales were observed including two thin Gray Whales and one severely emaciated Gray Whale … Continue reading One Dozen Gray Whales on Leap Day 2024
1 North Bound 0 South Bound 5.5 hrs February 22,2024 Thursday One north bound, large adult Gray Whale observed passing Bird Rock just before the Bay Watch boat slowly rounded Bird Rock. The whale continued on its migration, bearing left and out to deeper water blowing just once with each surface interval as it made … Continue reading One North Bound Gray Whale: Solar SunDogs and Partial Solar Tower at Sunset: SpaceX Rocket Launch 8:11pm PST
February 21,2024 Wednesday 2 North Bound Gray Whales 0 South Bound 5.25 hrs REW (3) Partly sunny, partly cloudy day with muddy nearshore water from the recent rain runoff didn't prevent Bottlenose Dolphins from displaying hunting and social behaviors for the majority of the day; delighting beachgoers with non stop action. Lob tailing, leaping (porpoising) … Continue reading Two Gray Whales, Dozens of Dolphins, Followed by Two Sun Dogs at Sunset
February 20, 2024 Tuesday 0 North Bound 0 South Bound 2.5 hrs Rain on and off all day. Drivers advised to use caution along all roads and low lying areas for accumulated water, mud and debris. Westward Road has a couple of small mud slides blocking the road in sections creating a single lane. Erosion … Continue reading Another Day of Rain and High Surf Advisories
0 North Bound 0 South Bound 3 hrs ***REW 1 February 19, 2024 Monday Steady rain all night and into the morning followed by periods of light rain and drizzle in the afternoon. Driving was treacherous through the canyon roads with fallen rocks and mud slides. Hillside waterfalls pumped muddy water into the ocean from … Continue reading PCH Lane Closures as Storm Surge and Rain Continues
February 17th, 2024 0 North Bound 0 South Bound 3 hrs Mix of sunny blue skies and overcast clouds throughout the day. Calm ocean with increased wind in the late afternoon. No Gray Whale sightings despite good conditions. No reports of sightings from REW (reliable eye witnesses). The unidentified Navy ship was seen again today … Continue reading No Gray Whales: Navy Ship Training Maneuvers
February 16th, 2024 Friday 0 North Bound 0 South Bound 6 hrs Partly Sunny 62 degrees Water temp 58 degrees Clouds along a hazy horizon. Fishing boats came and went through the area on and off through out the day. No Gray Whales observed today despite good viewing conditions. Land erosion observed throughout the Point … Continue reading Where are the Gray Whales? None Today!
February 15th, 2024 Thursday 0 North Bound 0 South Bound 6 hrs No gray whales observed today despite adequate conditions. Cloudy overcast morning with flat calm seas led to windy partly sunny skies and choppy seas mid day. Dark stormy clouds loomed at the horizon near sunset as an unidentified large military ship could be … Continue reading No Gray Whales Today: Naval,Coast Guard, Marine and Civillian Aircraft Sightings
February 13th, 2024 Tuesday 3 North Bound 0 South Bound 5.5 hrs Three Gray Whales seen in two sightings. A solo whale was in close to shore displaying feeding behavior, but was abruptly chased out as group of 6-8 swimmers rambunctiously attempted to get close creating a scene. The whale left stealthy. Any human behavior … Continue reading Three Gray Whales: Cotton Candy Colored Sunset
February 12th, 2024 Monday 0 North Bound 0 South Bound 6 hrs No Gray Whales observed today despite decent viewing conditions. The optical phenomenon known as a green to blue flash was seen just as the sun set and as the last rays of light refracted just below the horizon. The perfect conditions to see … Continue reading Bright Green to Blue Flash at Sunset
February 11th, 2024 5 North Bound 0 South Bound 3.5 hrs *** REW 2 UPDATED: Sunny and warm 66 degrees: calm flat ocean with 20 + mile visibility. All islands including the oil platforms in Ventura/Oxnard areas could be seen. One pair of juvenile gray whales stopped for several minutes displaying several behaviors including, bubble … Continue reading Super Bowl Sunday: Five Gray Whales
13 North Bound 5 Calves 0 South Bound 9.25 hrs April 26,2016 Scarback the 40+ year old Gray Whale and calf swam past Point Dume, migrating north on this bright sunny day. Scarback is a beloved and famous Gray Whale. She has a large deep wound on the mid section of her body which is … Continue reading Five Gray Whale Cow /calf pairs including Scarback the Gray Whale with Calf at Point Dume
May 4th, 2014 Sunday 23 North Bound 10 Calves 0 South Bound 7.5 hrs Sunny warm and humid in Upper 70's with 1-3 mph wind most of the day. Water Temperature 65. Non stop Gray Whales with 10 Cow/calf pairs, one pod of 3 pairs and a quad with 2 pairs together. Many whales in … Continue reading 2014: The Gray Whale Migration Isn’t Over Yet with Twenty Three Gray Whales including Ten Cow/Calf Pairs: Point Dume
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