We abide by all marine mammal protection laws and stay the required 100 yards away from the whales, after that, it’s up to the whale. Often times they get curious and friendly and approach the boat. During this time of the year ocean conditions can be a factor, you have to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. High temperatures average between 50°-60° and rain can be a possibility. While the typical forecast may be overcast and showery, we often experience beautiful clear days that are sometimes very warm. The ocean conditions can be really nice or very rough with high seas and strong winds. One thing to keep in mind, some of the best whale watching in Depoe Bay is from June through October. Some gray whales do not continue on to Alaskan waters but stay off the coast of Depoe Bay during the summer months. This is when our resident whales have returned and taken up residence. As summer approaches we see more and more of our resident gray whales show up.
You are guaranteed to see whales year round. The peak times with multiple whale species varies, but a certain type of whales live there year round. Went last summer, so worth it. We had one whale within 100 feet of the boat. Loved it.
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