Humpback Whales in Oregon in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see humpback whales in Oregon. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 10 of the 62 sightings logged across the year (16.1%), 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 humpback whales in Oregon
16.1%
of yearly sightings
10
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
62
verified records a year
July 19.4%, August 16.1%, September 16.1%. Busiest month is July at 19.4%.
62 verified observations of humpback whales in Oregon, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When humpback whales are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
July
12 records (19.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 4.8% |
| February | 2 | 3.2% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 1 | 1.6% |
| May | 2 | 3.2% |
| June | 7 | 11.3% |
| Julypeak | 12 | 19.4% |
| Augustpeak | 10 | 16.1% |
| Septemberpeak | 10 | 16.1% |
| October | 6 | 9.7% |
| November | 4 | 6.5% |
| December | 5 | 8.1% |
Humpback Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Humpback Whale | 62 |
In Oregon, August carries 16.1% of the year's humpback whales sightings, about 7.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (19.4%) into August, and it heads toward September (16.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The humpback whales most often recorded in Oregon are Humpback Whale. 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 humpback whales you are most likely to see
- Humpback Whale62 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see humpback whales in Oregon in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 10 of the 62 verified humpback whales sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 16.1% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see humpback whales in Oregon?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and September.
What month is best for humpback whales in Oregon?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and September, based on 62 verified observations.
Which humpback whales are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Humpback Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.