Whales in Georgia in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see whales in Georgia. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 919 of the 7,682 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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.
Peak month for whales in Georgia
12%
of yearly sightings
919
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
7,682
verified records a year
June 13.1%, July 12%, August 8.9%. 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, July carries 12% of the year's whales sightings, about 3.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (13.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (8.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 919 of the 7,682 verified whales sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see whales in Georgia?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
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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