Humpback visit out of season

A rare sighting of what was believed to be a humpback whale in March has surprised Cheynes Beach residents.

Footage by Debby Licastro, shared on social media by Cheynes Beach caravan park shows a humpback frolicking off Flat Rock on Sunday.

“A humpback whale at Cheynes Beach yesterday,” the post said.

“I don't think I have ever seen one here in March before.”

Whale season along the south coast runs from June to a September.