Sea Turtles in Hawaii in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see sea turtles in Hawaii. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,157 of the 10,999 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.
Peak month for sea turtles in Hawaii
10.5%
of yearly sightings
1,157
records in March
#1
busiest month of 12
10,999
verified records a year
February 8%, March 10.5%, April 8.8%. Busiest month is March at 10.5%.
10,999 verified observations of sea turtles in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sea turtles are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
March
1,157 records (10.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,004 | 9.1% |
| February | 882 | 8% |
| Marchpeak | 1,157 | 10.5% |
| April | 964 | 8.8% |
| Maypeak | 1,059 | 9.6% |
| Junepeak | 1,067 | 9.7% |
| July | 882 | 8% |
| August | 851 | 7.7% |
| September | 700 | 6.4% |
| October | 618 | 5.6% |
| November | 776 | 7.1% |
| December | 1,039 | 9.4% |
Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Sea Turtle | 10,861 |
| Hawksbill Sea Turtle | 102 |
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 2 |
| Olive Ridley Sea Turtle | 1 |
In Hawaii, March 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 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (8%) into March, and it heads toward April (8.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The sea turtles most often recorded in Hawaii are Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Sea Turtle and Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Green Sea Turtle10,861 records
- Hawksbill Sea Turtle102 records
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle2 records
- Olive Ridley Sea Turtle1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sea turtles in Hawaii in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 1,157 of the 10,999 verified sea turtles sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 10.5% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see sea turtles in Hawaii?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, June and May.
What month is best for sea turtles in Hawaii?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, June and May, based on 10,999 verified observations.
Which sea turtles are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Sea Turtle and Loggerhead Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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