Sea Turtles in Alabama in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see sea turtles in Alabama. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 14 of the 79 sightings logged across the year (17.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for sea turtles in Alabama
17.7%
of yearly sightings
14
records in July
#3
busiest month of 12
79
verified records a year
June 17.7%, July 17.7%, August 27.8%. Busiest month is August at 27.8%.
79 verified observations of sea turtles in Alabama, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sea turtles are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
August
22 records (27.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 3 | 3.8% |
| April | 1 | 1.3% |
| May | 5 | 6.3% |
| Junepeak | 14 | 17.7% |
| Julypeak | 14 | 17.7% |
| Augustpeak | 22 | 27.8% |
| September | 13 | 16.5% |
| October | 4 | 5.1% |
| November | 2 | 2.5% |
| December | 1 | 1.3% |
Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 36 |
| Green Sea Turtle | 22 |
| Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle | 16 |
In Alabama, July carries 17.7% of the year's sea turtles sightings, about 9.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (27.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The sea turtles most often recorded in Alabama are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Green Sea Turtle and Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle36 records
- Green Sea Turtle22 records
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle16 records
Plan your sea turtle trip in Alabama
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sea turtles in Alabama in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 14 of the 79 verified sea turtles sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 17.7% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see sea turtles in Alabama?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, June and July.
What month is best for sea turtles in Alabama?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, June and July, based on 79 verified observations.
Which sea turtles are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Green Sea Turtle and Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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