Humpback Whales in New Jersey in November
Yes, November is a good month to see humpback whales in New Jersey. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 18 of the 193 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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 10, 2026.
Good month for humpback whales in New Jersey
9.3%
of yearly sightings
18
records in November
#5
busiest month of 12
193
verified records a year
October 19.7%, November 9.3%, December 5.2%. Busiest month is October at 19.7%.
193 verified observations of humpback whales in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When humpback whales are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
October
38 records (19.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 2.1% |
| February | 5 | 2.6% |
| March | 4 | 2.1% |
| April | 4 | 2.1% |
| May | 11 | 5.7% |
| June | 21 | 10.9% |
| Julypeak | 29 | 15% |
| Augustpeak | 32 | 16.6% |
| September | 17 | 8.8% |
| Octoberpeak | 38 | 19.7% |
| November | 18 | 9.3% |
| December | 10 | 5.2% |
Humpback Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Humpback Whale | 193 |
In New Jersey, November carries 9.3% of the year's humpback whales sightings, about 1 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 October (19.7%) into November, and it heads toward December (5.2%) after. The busiest month is October (19.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The humpback whales most often recorded in New Jersey are Humpback Whale. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.
Which humpback whales you are most likely to see
- Humpback Whale193 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see humpback whales in New Jersey in November?+
Yes. November accounts for 18 of the 193 verified humpback whales sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see humpback whales in New Jersey?+
November is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though October and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for humpback whales in New Jersey?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, August and July, based on 193 verified observations.
Which humpback whales are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Humpback Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.