Sea Turtles in New Jersey in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see sea turtles in New Jersey. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 16 of the 74 sightings logged across the year (21.6%), 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 New Jersey
21.6%
of yearly sightings
16
records in October
#3
busiest month of 12
74
verified records a year
September 21.6%, October 21.6%, November 2.7%. 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, October carries 21.6% of the year's sea turtles sightings, about 13.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between September and October, and it heads toward November (2.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 16 of the 74 verified sea turtles sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 21.6% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see sea turtles in New Jersey?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, September and October.
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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