# Humpback whale sightings in Chile

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/humpback-whale-sightings-in-chile
> Updated: 2026-09-09T11:09:46.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A humpback whale was observed performing large jumps near a paddleboarder off the coast of Papudo, Chile. The encounter, which took place near Punta Pite, was captured by athlete Jaime Reinoso. Reinoso reported maintaining a safety distance of approximately 100 meters during the sighting.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Humpback whale performs jumps near paddleboarder in Papudo, Chile

A paddleboarder in Papudo, Chile, captured footage of a humpback whale jumping near his board off the coast of Punta Pite.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/humpback-whale-performs-jumps-near-paddleboarder-in-papudo-chile

### 2026-08-20: Humpback whale performs dramatic breach in Newport Beach

A humpback whale performed a dramatic breach beneath a tourist catamaran in Newport Beach, California, showcasing the region's active marine life.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/humpback-whale-performs-dramatic-breach-in-newport-beach

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