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
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One Dozen Gray Whales on Leap Day 2024
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
Where are the Gray Whales? None Today!
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!
Overcast Gray Day, Drizzle and Two North Bound Gray Whales
Cloudy overcast 60 degree air temperature and 55 degree water temperature. Several surfers north side of beach. REW's reported two solo whales and one pair mid day. On effort (counting time) two solo whales passed through thirty minutes apart migrating fast, barely surfacing in a rush of white water, both fluked as they went through … Continue reading Overcast Gray Day, Drizzle and Two North Bound Gray Whales
Clear Calm Seas, Parking Lot Remains Closed
0 North Bound 0 South Bound 3 hrs Sunny, blue skies 67 degrees, calm flat ocean with 0-3 mph winds. Entire horizon covered in yellow smog, blocking Santa Barbara Island and diminished views of Catalina. No Gray Whales seen despite perfect conditions. Dozens of Pelicans in squadrons flying north and back south over and over … Continue reading Clear Calm Seas, Parking Lot Remains Closed