Strong westerly winds have restricted charter boats to the coastline, with the choppy conditions making spotting difficult further out to sea. Hazy conditions made spotting the whales difficult, however all boats were able to locate pods for their passengers to enjoy. Dolphins were reported in a large pod just off Dalmeny. Weather is overcast but mild. These whales were cruising through in a small pod of 3.
Weather map indicates clearing for the weekend.
The charter boat Dallas has phoned in reporting excellent conditions and 2 pods of whales just east of the breakwall doing all the right things for their excited watchers. A late report from Sunday indicated one mother with a very active calf was observed closely for an hour or more. This morning the early boats headed north and east of the island and found several pods of active whales, with other pods in the visible distance. Most pods were of two sub-adult whales feeding busily on krill and plankton, and one pod was seen feeding on small baitfish. All tours reported sightings of Humpback Whales during the morning.