The best time to see Blue Whales of Sri Lanka in 2026 is December 2026 to April 2027.
Timing status: Natural timing window.
Whale season · December 2026 to April 2027
Annual · largest animal on Earth
The largest animal ever to exist feeds off Sri Lanka's south coast, an easy morning boat ride from shore.
Blue whales, the biggest animals that have ever lived, linger off southern Sri Lanka through the northeast monsoon. From Mirissa, morning boats reach the feeding grounds within an hour, making this one of the most reliable places on Earth to see them.
the largest animal that has ever lived: Up to 30 m
Where it is visible: Mirissa, southern Sri Lanka
Best in the calm morning sea from December to April; sightings ease off with the monsoon.
Blue Whales of Sri Lanka 2026: December 2026 to April 2027.
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