Loggerhead Sea Turtles in North Carolina in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see loggerhead sea turtles in North Carolina. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 60 of the 211 sightings logged across the year (28.4%), 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.
Peak month for loggerhead sea turtles in North Carolina
28.4%
of yearly sightings
60
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
211
verified records a year
July 16.6%, August 28.4%, September 17.1%. Busiest month is August at 28.4%.
211 verified observations of loggerhead sea turtles in North Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When loggerhead sea turtles are recorded in North Carolina
Peak month
August
60 records (28.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 1.9% |
| February | 3 | 1.4% |
| March | 2 | 0.9% |
| April | 11 | 5.2% |
| May | 10 | 4.7% |
| June | 21 | 10% |
| Julypeak | 35 | 16.6% |
| Augustpeak | 60 | 28.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 36 | 17.1% |
| October | 18 | 8.5% |
| November | 10 | 4.7% |
| December | 1 | 0.5% |
Loggerhead Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 211 |
In North Carolina, August carries 28.4% of the year's loggerhead sea turtles sightings, about 20.1 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 July (16.6%) into August, and it heads toward September (17.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The loggerhead sea turtles most often recorded in North Carolina are Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which loggerhead sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle211 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see loggerhead sea turtles in North Carolina in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 60 of the 211 verified loggerhead sea turtles sightings logged in North Carolina across the year, which is 28.4% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see loggerhead sea turtles in North Carolina?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, September and July.
What month is best for loggerhead sea turtles in North Carolina?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, September and July, based on 211 verified observations.
Which loggerhead sea turtles are you most likely to see in North Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in North Carolina are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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