Sea Turtles in Georgia in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see sea turtles in Georgia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 49 of the 266 sightings logged across the year (18.4%), 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 Georgia
18.4%
of yearly sightings
49
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
266
verified records a year
July 25.2%, August 18.4%, September 8.6%. Busiest month is June at 27.8%.
266 verified observations of sea turtles in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sea turtles are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
June
74 records (27.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 1.5% |
| February | 4 | 1.5% |
| March | 5 | 1.9% |
| April | 2 | 0.8% |
| May | 28 | 10.5% |
| Junepeak | 74 | 27.8% |
| Julypeak | 67 | 25.2% |
| Augustpeak | 49 | 18.4% |
| September | 23 | 8.6% |
| October | 5 | 1.9% |
| November | 1 | 0.4% |
| December | 4 | 1.5% |
Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 224 |
| Green Sea Turtle | 22 |
| Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle | 14 |
In Georgia, August carries 18.4% of the year's sea turtles sightings, about 10.1 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 (25.2%) into August, and it heads toward September (8.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The sea turtles most often recorded in Georgia are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Green Sea Turtle and Kemp's Ridley 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 sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle224 records
- Green Sea Turtle22 records
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle14 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sea turtles in Georgia in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 49 of the 266 verified sea turtles sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 18.4% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see sea turtles in Georgia?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for sea turtles in Georgia?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 266 verified observations.
Which sea turtles are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Green Sea Turtle and Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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