When is the best time to see grey whales in San Diego?
Off San Diego, grey whales pass on their migration from about December to April, while giant blue whales feed offshore in summer, roughly June to September.
Best months
- Best time
- Grey whales December to April; blue whales June to September
- Where
- San Diego, United States
San Diego sits on the Pacific grey-whale migration route, so winter trips target the southbound and northbound migration. In summer the focus shifts to blue and fin whales that feed off the coast.
That gives two distinct seasons rather than one, so the best month depends on which whales you most want to see.
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Tours to see grey whales
- San Diego Whale/Dolphin Watching Cruise Aboard Luxury Vessel
- San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
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Seasonal timing from NOAA / Whale watching guidance. Place data from Head Your Way. How Head Your Way compiles its data.