Sea Turtles in New Jersey in July
Yes, July is a good month to see sea turtles in New Jersey. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 9 of the 74 sightings logged across the year (12.2%), 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 New Jersey
12.2%
of yearly sightings
9
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
74
verified records a year
June 9.5%, July 12.2%, August 21.6%. Busiest month is August at 21.6%.
74 verified observations of sea turtles in New Jersey, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sea turtles are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
August
16 records (21.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 5 | 6.8% |
| March | 1 | 1.4% |
| April | 0 | 0% |
| May | 2 | 2.7% |
| June | 7 | 9.5% |
| July | 9 | 12.2% |
| Augustpeak | 16 | 21.6% |
| Septemberpeak | 16 | 21.6% |
| Octoberpeak | 16 | 21.6% |
| November | 2 | 2.7% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 46 |
| Green Sea Turtle | 11 |
| Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle | 6 |
In New Jersey, July carries 12.2% of the year's sea turtles sightings, about 3.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (9.5%) into July, and it heads toward August (21.6%) after. The busiest month is August (21.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The sea turtles most often recorded in New Jersey are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Green Sea Turtle and Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle46 records
- Green Sea Turtle11 records
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle6 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sea turtles in New Jersey in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 9 of the 74 verified sea turtles sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 12.2% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see sea turtles in New Jersey?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though August and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for sea turtles in New Jersey?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, September and October, based on 74 verified observations.
Which sea turtles are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Green Sea Turtle and Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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