Whale watching season in Cabo San Lucas can vary from year to year, but the whales pass through Cabo from Mid-December to April annually. We recommend travelling to Cabo between January and March to have your best chance of seeing whales.
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What whales can you see in Cabo?
A: Gray whales are the species most often seen in Cabo San Lucas as they migrate along the Baja Coast of Mexico to calve. Humbpack Whales and Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins are plentiful too. Sperm whales, Blue Whales and even Orcas are also sometimes spotted.
What time of day are you most likely to see whales?
morning
One of the reasons that the morning time is the best time of day for whale watching has to do with weather and ocean conditions. The wind is a key player when it comes to smooth seas, and morning trips often have less wind.
Are there whales in Cabo now?
The humpback whale watching season for Cabo San Lucas runs from mid December to mid April, the grey and blue whale seasons from mid January through late March.
What time of day are humpback whales most active?
The best overhead light is from 11 am – 3 pm, for beautiful blue waters. The calmest sea conditions tend to be before noon and towards sunset. The whales are active throughout the day and their behavior changes as groups of whales encounter each other.
How far are whales from shore?
How Close Do Whales Come To The Shore? Whales come as close to the shore as they feel they can whilst being safe. They want to swim in a place that they feel is secure and safe for their large, cold-blooded bodies, away from predators. In some areas, people have spotted humpback whales as close as 50 feet offshore.
Are there blue whales in Cabo San Lucas?
The largest animal to have ever existed, Blue whales are rare visitors of Cabo San Lucas. They are often encountered during their migration between Alaska and Loreto. Even though we don’t meet Blue whales very often, they are still considered the third most common whale species encountered on whale watching tours.
What is the best time of year for whale watching in Southern California?
If you’re interested in gray whales, humpback whales, dolphins, and sea lions, Turner suggests coming down to Southern California any time between January and April. For blue whales and finback whales, try May through September. And for minke whales, come October through December.
What weather is best for whale watching?
Whale Watching with clouds and rain
Sometimes a cloudy day is the best whale watching weather. The whales don’t care if it is raining. It sometimes helps to remember that our Humpback whales spend much of their time in Alaska so they are used to cooler waters, a little wind and rain.
Where is the best place to see whales?
Top Whale-Watching Destinations
- Santa Barbara, California.
- Monterey Bay, California.
- Kodiak Island, Alaska.
- San Juan Islands, Washington.
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
- Virginia Beach.
- Long Island, New York.
- Cape May, New Jersey.
Are there whales in Cabo in July?
Summer is too late for Cabo – there is lots of great whale watching in Summer if you go to the great North!!
When can you see whales in Mexico?
The whale watching season in Mexico is reasonably short: December to March each year.
What sharks are in Cabo?
Makos, Silkies, Blue sharks, Hammerheads and Whale sharks are just a few of the incredibly diverse population of sharks you’ll be able to see in these pristine waters.
Is whale watching better in the morning or afternoon Maui?
Thankfully the west Maui mountains block most winds, giving us a calm leeward setting for whale watching on most days. Because of this, afternoon whale watching is a great option if you book your tour after a morning at the beach. The last time for whale watching tours is sunset.
Where is the best place to watch humpback whales?
The following are the world’s best places to watch humpback whales in their natural habitat.
- SAGUENAY – ST.
- REYKJAVÍK AND HÚSAVÍK, ICELAND.
- BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO.
- BAHIA DE BANDERAS, MEXICO.
- PACIFIC COAST, COLOMBIA.
- HERMANUS, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA.
- KAIKOURA, SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND.
- DISKO BAY, GREENLAND.
Which Azores island is best for whale watching?
São Miguel
Whale Watching in São Miguel, Azores
São Miguel, the largest of the Azores islands, offers visitors the opportunity to experience whale watching departing from historic and scenic Ponta Delgada harbor. If you’d especially like to spot blue or fin whales, São Miguel is your best bet.
What to look for while whale watching?
Look close to shore, and look out across the horizon. Watch for anything that breaks the surface of the water. Look for boats, especially if they are stopped. Sometimes the best way to find marine mammals is to find the other people who are watching them.
How often do you see whales while whale watching?
There’s a 95% chance you’ll see a whale any month of the year. Generally, humpback whales are observed feeding in the bay March through December and Gray whales are seen migrating December through May. Blue whale sightings vary each year but your best bet is July and August.
Can you see right whales from shore?
Whale Watching From Shore
You will find humpbacks, fin whales, minkes and possibly even some right whales circling around the waters offshore. regardless of time of day whales are still visible and active.
Can you see orcas in Cabo?
Although seldom seen, it is possible to see Orcas in the waters off the coast of Cabo San Lucas. Although orcas tend to aggregate in cold water, they live in all the world’s oceans, from the Antarctic to the tropics, and also Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Are whales in Cabo in February?
February is always a very exciting month for whale watching here in Cabo San Lucas and all around the Baja. In February we typically see lots of adult Humpback and Gray Whales, as well as many baby Humpback Whales.
