Gray Whales in Oregon in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see gray whales in Oregon. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 115 of the 469 sightings logged across the year (24.5%), 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 July 10, 2026.
Peak month for gray whales in Oregon
24.5%
of yearly sightings
115
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
469
verified records a year
June 10.4%, July 24.5%, August 20.9%. Busiest month is July at 24.5%.
469 verified observations of gray whales in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When gray whales are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
July
115 records (24.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 1.9% |
| February | 2 | 0.4% |
| March | 19 | 4.1% |
| April | 25 | 5.3% |
| May | 31 | 6.6% |
| June | 49 | 10.4% |
| Julypeak | 115 | 24.5% |
| Augustpeak | 98 | 20.9% |
| Septemberpeak | 75 | 16% |
| October | 26 | 5.5% |
| November | 13 | 2.8% |
| December | 7 | 1.5% |
Gray Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Grey Whale | 469 |
In Oregon, July carries 24.5% of the year's gray whales sightings, about 16.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (10.4%) into July, and it heads toward August (20.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The gray whales most often recorded in Oregon are Grey Whale. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which gray whales you are most likely to see
- Grey Whale469 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see gray whales in Oregon in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 115 of the 469 verified gray whales sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 24.5% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see gray whales in Oregon?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and September.
What month is best for gray whales in Oregon?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and September, based on 469 verified observations.
Which gray whales are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Grey Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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