Dall's Porpoise is the speediest small cetacean in North American waters, reaching burst speeds of 34 mph and producing distinctive rooster-tail spray when surfacing at high speed. Its bold black-and-white pattern, stocky build, and tiny head are distinctive. Dall's porpoises are enthusiastic bow-riders and are commonly encountered off the Pacific Coast.
Best time to see a Dall's Porpoise
The best time to see a Dall's Porpoise is May–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 456 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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