Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Florida in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see loggerhead sea turtles in Florida. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 216 of the 1,133 sightings logged across the year (19.1%), 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.
Peak month for loggerhead sea turtles in Florida
19.1%
of yearly sightings
216
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
1,133
verified records a year
July 25.7%, August 19.1%, September 6.1%. Busiest month is July at 25.7%.
1,133 verified observations of loggerhead sea turtles in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When loggerhead sea turtles are recorded in Florida
Peak month
July
291 records (25.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25 | 2.2% |
| February | 15 | 1.3% |
| March | 37 | 3.3% |
| April | 69 | 6.1% |
| May | 105 | 9.3% |
| Junepeak | 225 | 19.9% |
| Julypeak | 291 | 25.7% |
| Augustpeak | 216 | 19.1% |
| September | 69 | 6.1% |
| October | 31 | 2.7% |
| November | 25 | 2.2% |
| December | 25 | 2.2% |
Loggerhead Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 1,133 |
In Florida, August carries 19.1% of the year's loggerhead sea turtles sightings, about 10.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (25.7%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The loggerhead sea turtles most often recorded in Florida are Loggerhead 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 loggerhead sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle1,133 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see loggerhead sea turtles in Florida in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 216 of the 1,133 verified loggerhead sea turtles sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 19.1% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see loggerhead sea turtles in Florida?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and August.
What month is best for loggerhead sea turtles in Florida?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 1,133 verified observations.
Which loggerhead sea turtles are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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