Whales in Texas in February
Yes, February is a good month to see whales in Texas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 149 of the 1,639 sightings logged across the year (9.1%), 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 2, 2026.
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Good month for whales in Texas
9.1%
of yearly sightings
149
records in February
#5
busiest month of 12
1,639
verified records a year
January 7.3%, February 9.1%, March 11.3%. Busiest month is March at 11.3%.
1,639 verified observations of whales in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When whales are recorded in Texas
Peak month
March
185 records (11.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 120 | 7.3% |
| February | 149 | 9.1% |
| Marchpeak | 185 | 11.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 181 | 11% |
| May | 146 | 8.9% |
| June | 159 | 9.7% |
| July | 95 | 5.8% |
| August | 99 | 6% |
| September | 86 | 5.2% |
| October | 102 | 6.2% |
| November | 148 | 9% |
| Decemberpeak | 169 | 10.3% |
Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 1,586 |
| Atlantic Spotted Dolphin | 2 |
| Melon-headed Whale | 2 |
| Fin Whale | 2 |
| Sperm Whale | 2 |
| Pilot Whales | 1 |
In Texas, February carries 9.1% of the year's whales sightings, about 0.8 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 January (7.3%) into February, and it heads toward March (11.3%) after. The busiest month is March (11.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The whales most often recorded in Texas are Common Bottlenose Dolphin, Atlantic Spotted Dolphin and Melon-headed Whale. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which whales you are most likely to see
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin1,586 records
- Atlantic Spotted Dolphin2 records
- Melon-headed Whale2 records
- Fin Whale2 records
- Sperm Whale2 records
- Pilot Whales1 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see whales in Texas in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 149 of the 1,639 verified whales sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.1% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see whales in Texas?+
February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though March and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for whales in Texas?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and December, based on 1,639 verified observations.
Which whales are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Common Bottlenose Dolphin, Atlantic Spotted Dolphin and Melon-headed Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.