Dolphins in Oregon in August
Yes, August is a good month to see dolphins in Oregon. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 6 of the 68 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for dolphins in Oregon
8.8%
of yearly sightings
6
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
68
verified records a year
July 4.4%, August 8.8%, September 1.5%. Busiest month is May at 27.9%.
68 verified observations of dolphins in Oregon, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dolphins are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
May
19 records (27.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 1.5% |
| March | 3 | 4.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 8 | 11.8% |
| Maypeak | 19 | 27.9% |
| Junepeak | 16 | 23.5% |
| July | 3 | 4.4% |
| August | 6 | 8.8% |
| September | 1 | 1.5% |
| October | 5 | 7.4% |
| November | 4 | 5.9% |
| December | 2 | 2.9% |
Dolphins you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Orca | 43 |
| Pacific White-sided Dolphin | 8 |
| Striped Dolphin | 6 |
| Risso's Dolphin | 5 |
| Northern Right Whale Dolphin | 2 |
| Rough-toothed Dolphin | 2 |
| Common Dolphin | 1 |
In Oregon, August carries 8.8% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (4.4%) into August, and it heads toward September (1.5%) after. The busiest month is May (27.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dolphins most often recorded in Oregon are Orca, Pacific White-sided Dolphin and Striped Dolphin. 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 dolphins you are most likely to see
- Orca43 records
- Pacific White-sided Dolphin8 records
- Striped Dolphin6 records
- Risso's Dolphin5 records
- Northern Right Whale Dolphin2 records
- Rough-toothed Dolphin2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dolphins in Oregon in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 6 of the 68 verified dolphins sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see dolphins in Oregon?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dolphins in Oregon?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 68 verified observations.
Which dolphins are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Orca, Pacific White-sided Dolphin and Striped Dolphin, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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