Whales in Alabama in August
Yes, August is a good month to see whales in Alabama. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 42 of the 387 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
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Good month for whales in Alabama
10.9%
of yearly sightings
42
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
387
verified records a year
July 9%, August 10.9%, September 13.7%. Busiest month is September at 13.7%.
387 verified observations of whales in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When whales are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
September
53 records (13.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 4.1% |
| February | 23 | 5.9% |
| Marchpeak | 42 | 10.9% |
| April | 29 | 7.5% |
| May | 20 | 5.2% |
| Junepeak | 49 | 12.7% |
| July | 35 | 9% |
| August | 42 | 10.9% |
| Septemberpeak | 53 | 13.7% |
| October | 25 | 6.5% |
| November | 29 | 7.5% |
| December | 24 | 6.2% |
Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 371 |
| Sperm Whale | 2 |
In Alabama, August carries 10.9% of the year's whales sightings, about 2.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (9%) into August, and it heads toward September (13.7%) after. The busiest month is September (13.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The whales most often recorded in Alabama are Common Bottlenose Dolphin and Sperm Whale. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which whales you are most likely to see
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin371 records
- Sperm Whale2 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see whales in Alabama in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 42 of the 387 verified whales sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see whales in Alabama?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though September and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for whales in Alabama?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, June and March, based on 387 verified observations.
Which whales are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Common Bottlenose Dolphin and Sperm Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
See whales in Alabama in other months
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