Whales in Georgia in March
Yes, March is a good month to see whales in Georgia. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 27 of the 319 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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.
Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin · Dan Vickers CC BY
Bottlenose Dolphins · Public domain CC0
Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin · Public domain CC0
Good month for whales in Georgia
8.5%
of yearly sightings
27
records in March
#6
busiest month of 12
319
verified records a year
February 4.7%, March 8.5%, April 11.3%. Busiest month is May at 12.5%.
319 verified observations of whales in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When whales are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
May
40 records (12.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25 | 7.8% |
| February | 15 | 4.7% |
| March | 27 | 8.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 36 | 11.3% |
| Maypeak | 40 | 12.5% |
| June | 28 | 8.8% |
| Julypeak | 39 | 12.2% |
| August | 23 | 7.2% |
| September | 25 | 7.8% |
| October | 22 | 6.9% |
| November | 10 | 3.1% |
| December | 29 | 9.1% |
Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin | 236 |
| Atlantic Spotted Dolphin | 2 |
| Pygmy Sperm Whale | 1 |
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 1 |
| Short-finned Pilot Whale | 1 |
| Risso's Dolphin | 1 |
| North Atlantic Right Whale | 1 |
In Georgia, March carries 8.5% of the year's whales sightings, about 0.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (4.7%) into March, and it heads toward April (11.3%) after. The busiest month is May (12.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The whales most often recorded in Georgia are Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin, Atlantic Spotted Dolphin and Pygmy Sperm Whale. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which whales you are most likely to see
- Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin236 records
- Atlantic Spotted Dolphin2 records
- Pygmy Sperm Whale1 records
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin1 records
- Short-finned Pilot Whale1 records
- Risso's Dolphin1 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see whales in Georgia in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 27 of the 319 verified whales sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see whales in Georgia?+
March is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for whales in Georgia?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, July and April, based on 319 verified observations.
Which whales are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin, Atlantic Spotted Dolphin and Pygmy Sperm Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
See whales in Georgia in other months
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