Dolphins in South Carolina in November
Yes, November is a good month to see dolphins in South Carolina. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 92 of the 973 sightings logged across the year (9.5%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for dolphins in South Carolina
9.5%
of yearly sightings
92
records in November
#5
busiest month of 12
973
verified records a year
October 6.1%, November 9.5%, December 11.2%. Busiest month is March at 11.9%.
973 verified observations of dolphins in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dolphins are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
March
116 records (11.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 76 | 7.8% |
| February | 44 | 4.5% |
| Marchpeak | 116 | 11.9% |
| April | 78 | 8% |
| May | 76 | 7.8% |
| June | 100 | 10.3% |
| Julypeak | 102 | 10.5% |
| August | 71 | 7.3% |
| September | 50 | 5.1% |
| October | 59 | 6.1% |
| November | 92 | 9.5% |
| Decemberpeak | 109 | 11.2% |
Dolphins you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin | 804 |
| Striped Dolphin | 2 |
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 1 |
| Common Dolphins | 1 |
| Pilot Whales | 1 |
| Rough-toothed Dolphin | 1 |
In South Carolina, November carries 9.5% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 1.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from October (6.1%) into November, and it heads toward December (11.2%) after. The busiest month is March (11.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dolphins most often recorded in South Carolina are Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin, Striped Dolphin and Common Bottlenose Dolphin. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.
Which dolphins you are most likely to see
- Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin804 records
- Striped Dolphin2 records
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin1 records
- Common Dolphins1 records
- Pilot Whales1 records
- Rough-toothed Dolphin1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dolphins in South Carolina in November?+
Yes. November accounts for 92 of the 973 verified dolphins sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see dolphins in South Carolina?+
November is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though March and December is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for dolphins in South Carolina?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, December and July, based on 973 verified observations.
Which dolphins are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin, Striped Dolphin and Common Bottlenose Dolphin, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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