Seals in Maine in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see seals in Maine. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 450 of the 2,276 sightings logged across the year (19.8%), 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 seals in Maine
19.8%
of yearly sightings
450
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
2,276
verified records a year
July 22.3%, August 19.8%, September 9.4%. Busiest month is July at 22.3%.
2,276 verified observations of seals in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When seals are recorded in Maine
Peak month
July
507 records (22.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 1.2% |
| February | 26 | 1.1% |
| March | 30 | 1.3% |
| April | 46 | 2% |
| May | 245 | 10.8% |
| Junepeak | 480 | 21.1% |
| Julypeak | 507 | 22.3% |
| Augustpeak | 450 | 19.8% |
| September | 214 | 9.4% |
| October | 159 | 7% |
| November | 53 | 2.3% |
| December | 39 | 1.7% |
Seals you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Harbor Seal | 1,553 |
| Grey Seal | 607 |
| Harp Seal | 9 |
In Maine, August carries 19.8% of the year's seals sightings, about 11.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (22.3%) into August, and it heads toward September (9.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The seals most often recorded in Maine are Harbor Seal, Grey Seal and Harp Seal. 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 seals you are most likely to see
- Harbor Seal1,553 records
- Grey Seal607 records
- Harp Seal9 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see seals in Maine in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 450 of the 2,276 verified seals sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 19.8% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see seals in Maine?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and August.
What month is best for seals in Maine?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 2,276 verified observations.
Which seals are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Harbor Seal, Grey Seal and Harp Seal, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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