Dolphins in Delaware in October
Yes, October is a good month to see dolphins in Delaware. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 32 of the 228 sightings logged across the year (14%), 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.
Good month for dolphins in Delaware
14%
of yearly sightings
32
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
228
verified records a year
September 9.6%, October 14%, November 0.4%. Busiest month is August at 20.2%.
228 verified observations of dolphins in Delaware, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dolphins are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
August
46 records (20.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0.4% |
| February | 1 | 0.4% |
| March | 9 | 3.9% |
| April | 17 | 7.5% |
| Maypeak | 32 | 14% |
| June | 27 | 11.8% |
| Julypeak | 40 | 17.5% |
| Augustpeak | 46 | 20.2% |
| September | 22 | 9.6% |
| October | 32 | 14% |
| November | 1 | 0.4% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Dolphins you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin | 210 |
| Common Dolphin | 1 |
In Delaware, October carries 14% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 5.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (9.6%) into October, and it heads toward November (0.4%) after. The busiest month is August (20.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dolphins most often recorded in Delaware are Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin and Common Dolphin. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which dolphins you are most likely to see
- Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin210 records
- Common Dolphin1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dolphins in Delaware in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 32 of the 228 verified dolphins sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 14% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see dolphins in Delaware?+
October is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dolphins in Delaware?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and May, based on 228 verified observations.
Which dolphins are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin and Common Dolphin, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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