Pacifica Whale Encounter
Crossing paths with a Humpback Whale off Pedro Point.
Story/Photos/Videos by Marc Owerfeldt

The humpback whale is one of the larger species of baleen whale. Adults range in length from 12–16 meters (39–52 feet) and weigh around 25–30 tons.


Posted on August 28, 2019

I was chasing salmon with my sea kayak when I crossed paths with a Humpback Whale. There is nothing, just absolutely nothing, that comes close to an encounter with the largest species on our planet.

Humpback Whale breaching near Pedro Point.

The video clip above captures the encounter and my excited talk over VHF with Deep Sea Drew and other fellow kayakers.