One North Bound Gray Whale: Solar SunDogs and Partial Solar Tower at Sunset: SpaceX Rocket Launch 8:11pm PST

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

Two Gray Whales, Dozens of Dolphins, Followed by Two Sun Dogs at Sunset

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

PCH Lane Closures as Storm Surge and Rain Continues

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

No Gray Whales: Navy Ship Training Maneuvers

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