As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each winter large herring shoals attract Orcinus orca to the shallow bays and fjords of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Local whale-watching operators stage boat trips and shore watches to observe surface feeding, tail-slaps, and coordinated hunting when the herring arrive.
The event is driven by the timing and location of the herring migration rather than a fixed calendar date.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Grundarfjörður Harbour (Kirkjufell area) |
| Ólafsvík Harbour and North Bay |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.