Dolphins in Georgia in September
Yes, September is a good month to see dolphins in Georgia. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 25 of the 309 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for dolphins in Georgia
8.1%
of yearly sightings
25
records in September
#7
busiest month of 12
309
verified records a year
August 7.4%, September 8.1%, October 7.1%. Busiest month is May at 12.9%.
309 verified observations of dolphins in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dolphins are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
May
40 records (12.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 7.1% |
| February | 15 | 4.9% |
| March | 27 | 8.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 35 | 11.3% |
| Maypeak | 40 | 12.9% |
| June | 27 | 8.7% |
| Julypeak | 35 | 11.3% |
| August | 23 | 7.4% |
| September | 25 | 8.1% |
| October | 22 | 7.1% |
| November | 10 | 3.2% |
| December | 28 | 9.1% |
Dolphins you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin | 233 |
| Atlantic Spotted Dolphin | 2 |
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 1 |
| Short-finned Pilot Whale | 1 |
| Risso's Dolphin | 1 |
In Georgia, September carries 8.1% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between August and September, and it heads toward October (7.1%) after. The busiest month is May (12.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dolphins most often recorded in Georgia are Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin, Atlantic Spotted Dolphin and Common Bottlenose Dolphin. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which dolphins you are most likely to see
- Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin233 records
- Atlantic Spotted Dolphin2 records
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin1 records
- Short-finned Pilot Whale1 records
- Risso's Dolphin1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dolphins in Georgia in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 25 of the 309 verified dolphins sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see dolphins in Georgia?+
September is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dolphins in Georgia?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and July, based on 309 verified observations.
Which dolphins are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin, Atlantic Spotted Dolphin and Common Bottlenose Dolphin, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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