Green Sea Turtles in Florida in August
Yes, August is a good month to see green sea turtles in Florida. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 150 of the 1,620 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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 July 10, 2026.
Good month for green sea turtles in Florida
9.3%
of yearly sightings
150
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
1,620
verified records a year
July 11.4%, August 9.3%, September 7.4%. Busiest month is June at 12.5%.
1,620 verified observations of green sea turtles in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When green sea turtles are recorded in Florida
Peak month
June
203 records (12.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 125 | 7.7% |
| February | 82 | 5.1% |
| March | 122 | 7.5% |
| April | 118 | 7.3% |
| Maypeak | 176 | 10.9% |
| Junepeak | 203 | 12.5% |
| Julypeak | 184 | 11.4% |
| August | 150 | 9.3% |
| September | 120 | 7.4% |
| October | 104 | 6.4% |
| November | 141 | 8.7% |
| December | 95 | 5.9% |
Green Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Sea Turtle | 1,620 |
In Florida, August carries 9.3% of the year's green sea turtles sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (11.4%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.4%) after. The busiest month is June (12.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The green sea turtles most often recorded in Florida are Green Sea Turtle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which green sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Green Sea Turtle1,620 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see green sea turtles in Florida in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 150 of the 1,620 verified green sea turtles sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see green sea turtles in Florida?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for green sea turtles in Florida?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 1,620 verified observations.
Which green sea turtles are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Green Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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