Whales & Dolphins Stand Up Paddle & Surfing Safety Tips

Sharing the ocean with whales and dolphins is one of the many joys of surfing and stand up paddling. But there are laws that govern how close you can be to these creatures and fines if you get too close.

Many a surfer and paddler have come across these fun and awesome creatures. We hear tales of the dolphins surfing alongside the surfers, racing along the wave with them.

Or the whale that suddenly popped its huge head out of the water to say hello! So close that you feel you could reach out and touch it.

In many countries, there are regulations on how close you can be to whales and dolphins.

These regulations are to protect both the humans and the whales and dolphins from injury and to also not to disturb these wild creatures in their natural habitat.

In Australia, you must stay at least 100 metres from whales and dolphins.
Within 300m vessels must use caution and travel at low speed.

Touching or feeding whales and dolphins is prohibited.

Failure to abide by these regulations can result in substantial fines from $2,000.

No matter which country you are in and visiting, it is good practice to abide by these regulations.

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