Whale Watch Reports


Flukes Up For Friday
by Tradewinds Crew, AUGUST 19, 2022


We have whales y’all! It’s no surprise at this point that Depoe Bay is the place to go for Gray Whale activity and this year has been an especially good one. During the summer we get the pleasure of hanging out with our resident whales but with summer coming to a close soon, we will end up seeing a slightly...
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Tails Up Tuesday
by Tradewinds Crew, AUGUST 16, 2022


Visitors of Depoe Bay! The Resident Gay Whales are here and they are happy to let you know it! It has been a wonderful season for our whale watchers so far. With nearly 3 months of 100% sightings we are having one of the best years yet. As you look out on the water from our boats you will be...
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Top Notch!
by Tradewinds Crew, AUGUST 15, 2022


When you come to Depoe Bay you cannot leave without coming out on a whale watching cruise. As the whale watching capital of the West coast, it would practically be a crime to miss out on this incredible experience. Out in our bay there live Gray Whales! These large marine mammals are in our area year round, but come especially close...
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The Wild Blue
by Tradewinds Crew, AUGUST 14, 2022


The days of not seeing whales are beginning to be a distant memory. We have had 100% sightings of our resident Gray Whales for the past three months! These whales can measure up to 49 feet which is around the same length of our boats! This species can be seen year round but come especially close to shore to feed off...
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Whale Hello There!
by Tradewinds Crew, AUGUST 13, 2022


There is no time like the present to come see the resident whales of Depoe Bay! All summer long they come to feed off the abundant reefs we are so proud ot have off the rocky shore of our home. While you're out there you may have the pleasure of seeing other ocean creatures such as harbor seals, sea lions, and...
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Whale of a Good Time!
by Tradewinds Crew, AUGUST 12, 2022


When it comes to Whale Watching, no one does it better than Depoe Bay!  Gray whales are our resident species that flock to the abundant area every summer. These whales are part of the baleen group meaning they are bottom and filter feeders rather than the toothed carnivores (Orcas!) that share the area during the migratory season.   We would love to take...
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