Green Sea Turtles in North Carolina in November
Yes, November is a good month to see green sea turtles in North Carolina. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 12 of the 118 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), 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 July 10, 2026.
Good month for green sea turtles in North Carolina
10.2%
of yearly sightings
12
records in November
#4
busiest month of 12
118
verified records a year
October 17.8%, November 10.2%, December 9.3%. Busiest month is October at 17.8%.
118 verified observations of green sea turtles in North Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When green sea turtles are recorded in North Carolina
Peak month
October
21 records (17.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 12 | 10.2% |
| February | 5 | 4.2% |
| March | 2 | 1.7% |
| April | 9 | 7.6% |
| Maypeak | 13 | 11% |
| June | 10 | 8.5% |
| July | 11 | 9.3% |
| August | 9 | 7.6% |
| September | 3 | 2.5% |
| Octoberpeak | 21 | 17.8% |
| November | 12 | 10.2% |
| December | 11 | 9.3% |
Green Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Sea Turtle | 118 |
In North Carolina, November carries 10.2% of the year's green sea turtles sightings, about 1.9 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 easing off from October (17.8%) into November, and it heads toward December (9.3%) after. The busiest month is October (17.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The green sea turtles most often recorded in North Carolina are Green Sea Turtle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.
Which green sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Green Sea Turtle118 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see green sea turtles in North Carolina in November?+
Yes. November accounts for 12 of the 118 verified green sea turtles sightings logged in North Carolina across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see green sea turtles in North Carolina?+
November is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though October and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for green sea turtles in North Carolina?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, May and January, based on 118 verified observations.
Which green sea turtles are you most likely to see in North Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in North Carolina are Green Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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