From the ocean
Whale and dolphin sightings from our trips around Madeira.
September is usually a good month for some big cetaceans to pass by Madeira though with ocean temperature higher than normal we never know what we will get... Week 38: From the 14th to the 20th of September 22026 Short-finned pilot whale Globiceph…
Read moreAs both air and ocean temperatures rise, there is growing unease among the ones that truly care for and respect Nature... Week 35: From the 24th to the 30th of August 2026 Striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba Atlantic spotted dolphin Stenella fro…
Read moreIt is getting scary the high temperatures all around the planet and the consequences it might bring to all creatures... Cetaceans will also suffer from it as the ocean temperature is also increasing significantly. So we keep track of which species…
Read moreJune started quite windy in the East and Eest tips of Madeira which makes it difficult to spot the sea mammals in rough ocean... But the second half of June has been much calmer allowing some great whalewatching experiences! Week 26: From the 22nd…
Read moreMay... the force of nature be with you! May is a powerful month in terms of nature as one can feel that Spring has settled in - birds displaying, flowers blooming and more ocean creatures coming to life! Week 22: From the 25th to the 31st of May 2…
Read moreThe passage of baleen whales by Madeira waters usually starts in April and it extends until October. As sea temperature starts to rise the common dolphin species in the winter become rarer in summer and vice-versa, so from now on we should watch l…
Read moreMarch means spring but this year, in Madeira it looks like winter is not yet ready to leave... Let's hope whales and dolphins don't really care about the weather above sea level! Week 13: From the 23rd to the 29th of March 2026 Short-beaked common…
Read moreWeather and sea conditions are not playing easy this winter. Wind has been blowing quite strong, it has been colder than previous winters and also rainier. Although these conditions do not affect much the underwater species, it gets hard for human…
Read moreThis new year started with some stormy weather and rough sea conditions which did not allow many whalewatching trips... Week 5: From the 26th of January to the 1st of February 2026 Short-finned pilot whale Globicephala macrorhynchus No other sight…
Read moreWinter is definitely not the best time for whale watching! Not only the weather and sea conditions influence the trips and sightings as there are less number of cetacean species passing by Madeira waters. Week 52: From the 22nd to the 28th of Dece…
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