Gray Whales in Oregon in June
Yes, June is a good month to see gray whales in Oregon. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 49 of the 469 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 July 10, 2026.
Good month for gray whales in Oregon
10.4%
of yearly sightings
49
records in June
#4
busiest month of 12
469
verified records a year
May 6.6%, June 10.4%, July 24.5%. 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, June carries 10.4% of the year's gray whales sightings, about 2.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (6.6%) into June, and it heads toward July (24.5%) after. The busiest month is July (24.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The gray whales most often recorded in Oregon are Grey Whale. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June 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 June?+
Yes. June accounts for 49 of the 469 verified gray whales sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see gray whales in Oregon?+
June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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