Whale Watch Reports

Whale, you don't say!
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 26, 2022

So many whales! You can't go wrong here in Depoe Bay with Whale Watching. Whales are pretty much the stars of the show here but you can see so much more when you're out there on the water. We have a few resident Harbor Seals that like to stick around all year in the bay looking for scraps off the...
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Through the Haze!
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 24, 2022

Even in less than ideal weather conditions, our resident whales do not disappoint with sightings as they could care less about the weather! A heavy fog just means all the more reason to come out with us so you can get up close and personal to the whales! Rain or shine, fog or no, we would love to take you out...
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Ready or Not!
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 23, 2022

The whales of Depoe Bay are out in droves! There are around 200 resident Gray Whales in our area that return every year to feed off the plentiful reefs right off our coast. You don't want to miss your chance to meet these gentle giants in person. Book your next trip with us online or give us a call at (541)...
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Flukes up for Friday!
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 22, 2022

Depoe Bay is the place to be for Whale Watching! We have had two months of consistent sightings of our lovely resident Gray Whales with some other amazing sea life scattered in. A trip out of the world's smallest navigable harbor will never disappoint so be sure to book your next adventure with us online or give our office a...
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It’s Not Just A Fluke
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 20, 2022

Our Whale watching streak continues with 100% sitings on Gray Whales for the last 2 months. We are lucky enough to call these our Resident Whales as they will stay with us all through the summer and fall taking advantage of the rich feeding grounds in front of Depoe Bay. We have several Whales that we are observing daily and you won't...
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Kelp-tacular!
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 18, 2022

Our favorite residents continue to make multiple appearances daily! These gentle giants can grow up to 49 feet and weigh around 60,000 pounds. An animal that big has to eat quite a lot to maintain their appetite. That's what makes our coast such an ideal summer feeding ground. We are home to over 100 reefs that contain miles and miles of kelp....
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