Whales in Georgia in August
Yes, August is a good month to see whales in Georgia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 680 of the 7,682 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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.
Good month for whales in Georgia
8.9%
of yearly sightings
680
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
7,682
verified records a year
July 12%, August 8.9%, September 7.8%. Busiest month is June at 13.1%.
7,682 verified observations of whales in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When whales are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
June
1,008 records (13.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 444 | 5.8% |
| February | 426 | 5.5% |
| March | 602 | 7.8% |
| April | 719 | 9.4% |
| Maypeak | 747 | 9.7% |
| Junepeak | 1,008 | 13.1% |
| Julypeak | 919 | 12% |
| August | 680 | 8.9% |
| September | 603 | 7.8% |
| October | 607 | 7.9% |
| November | 545 | 7.1% |
| December | 382 | 5% |
Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 6,927 |
| Wild Boar | 311 |
| Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin | 233 |
| Domestic Cattle | 17 |
| European Fallow Deer | 16 |
| Atlantic Spotted Dolphin | 2 |
| Domestic Goat | 2 |
| Pygmy Sperm Whale | 1 |
In Georgia, August carries 8.9% of the year's whales sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (12%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.8%) after. The busiest month is June (13.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The whales most often recorded in Georgia are White-tailed Deer, Wild Boar and Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin. 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
- White-tailed Deer6,927 records
- Wild Boar311 records
- Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin233 records
- Domestic Cattle17 records
- European Fallow Deer16 records
- Atlantic Spotted Dolphin2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see whales in Georgia in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 680 of the 7,682 verified whales sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see whales in Georgia?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for whales in Georgia?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 7,682 verified observations.
Which whales are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are White-tailed Deer, Wild Boar and Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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