Sea Turtles in Georgia in May
Yes, May is a good month to see sea turtles in Georgia. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 28 of the 266 sightings logged across the year (10.5%), 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.
Good month for sea turtles in Georgia
10.5%
of yearly sightings
28
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
266
verified records a year
April 0.8%, May 10.5%, June 27.8%. 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, May carries 10.5% of the year's sea turtles sightings, about 2.2 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 rising from April (0.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (27.8%) after. The busiest month is June (27.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 28 of the 266 verified sea turtles sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 10.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see sea turtles in Georgia?+
May 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 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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