Is it normal for humpback whales to be off the coast of North Carolina?

Yes, it is normal for humpback whales to be off the coast of North Carolina during certain times of the year. In fact, the waters off the coast of North Carolina are one of the main winter breeding grounds for humpback whales. Humpback whales can be seen off the coast of North Carolina between mid-December and April, as they migrate south from their summer feeding grounds in the North Atlantic to breed and give birth in the warmer waters of the Gulf Stream.