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Gray Whales of Baja

Gray whales come to the Baja lagoons to calve, and the calves are famously curious about boats.

January to March 2027SeasonJanuary to March 2027
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Gray Whales of Baja

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January to March 2027Season
Baja California, MexicoWhere it happens
Calving seasongray whales in the lagoons
Viewing advice

Whales are present January to March; the friendliest calf encounters peak in February.

The best time to see Gray Whales of Baja in 2027 is January to March 2027. Timing status: Season.

After migrating thousands of miles from the Arctic, gray whales gather in a handful of Baja California lagoons to give birth. The friendly encounters, calves approaching small boats, peak from mid-January to March.

Gray Whales of Baja, photographed in 2026
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Gray Whales of Baja

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Omar David Sandoval Sida
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Where to see it

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Gray Whales of Baja: Gray whale calf by Marc Webber/USFWS
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Gray Whales of Baja

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Marc Webber/USFWS
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Gray Whales of Baja, photographed in 2026
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Gray Whales of Baja

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Omar David Sandoval Sida
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Cosmic events during this window

Cosmic events that peak while this season is on, so one trip could catch both. Meteor showers show the moon, since a dark sky is what makes them.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Gray Whales of Baja 2027?

Gray Whales of Baja 2027: January to March 2027.

Gray Whales of Baja: Eschrichtius robustus, tale of a female Gray whale, Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Baja California, México
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Gray Whales of Baja

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Carlos Valenzuela
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