SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2024

OBSERVATIONS TODAY FROM THE POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE PENINSULA AND FROM SAUNDERS REEF:

Excellent visibility at both sites

calm ocean conditions, light breeze

At PAL:

 * 1 unspecified whale, 4-5 miles out, several tall blows, not traveling

 * 73 harbor seals

 * 2 sea lions swimming north

At Saunders Reef:

 * no whales seen

 * 1 red-tailed hawk

 * 1 great blue heron