Seals in New Jersey in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see seals in New Jersey. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 128 of the 546 sightings logged across the year (23.4%), 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 New Jersey
23.4%
of yearly sightings
128
records in February
#2
busiest month of 12
546
verified records a year
January 20%, February 23.4%, March 29.3%. Busiest month is March at 29.3%.
546 verified observations of seals in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When seals are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
March
160 records (29.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 109 | 20% |
| Februarypeak | 128 | 23.4% |
| Marchpeak | 160 | 29.3% |
| April | 44 | 8.1% |
| May | 11 | 2% |
| June | 3 | 0.5% |
| July | 2 | 0.4% |
| August | 7 | 1.3% |
| September | 3 | 0.5% |
| October | 3 | 0.5% |
| November | 11 | 2% |
| December | 65 | 11.9% |
Seals you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Harbor Seal | 405 |
| Grey Seal | 103 |
| Harp Seal | 18 |
| Hooded Seal | 1 |
In New Jersey, February carries 23.4% of the year's seals sightings, about 15.1 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 rising from January (20%) into February, and it heads toward March (29.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The seals most often recorded in New Jersey are Harbor Seal, Grey Seal and Harp Seal. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which seals you are most likely to see
- Harbor Seal405 records
- Grey Seal103 records
- Harp Seal18 records
- Hooded Seal1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see seals in New Jersey in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 128 of the 546 verified seals sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 23.4% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see seals in New Jersey?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, February and January.
What month is best for seals in New Jersey?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, February and January, based on 546 verified observations.
Which seals are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Harbor Seal, Grey Seal and Harp Seal, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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