Green Sea Turtles in South Carolina in November
Yes, November is a good month to see green sea turtles in South Carolina. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 5 of the 54 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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 South Carolina
9.3%
of yearly sightings
5
records in November
#5
busiest month of 12
54
verified records a year
October 1.9%, November 9.3%, December 5.6%. Busiest month is July at 29.6%.
54 verified observations of green sea turtles in South Carolina, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When green sea turtles are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
July
16 records (29.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| Aprilpeak | 7 | 13% |
| May | 4 | 7.4% |
| June | 7 | 13% |
| Julypeak | 16 | 29.6% |
| August | 3 | 5.6% |
| Septemberpeak | 8 | 14.8% |
| October | 1 | 1.9% |
| November | 5 | 9.3% |
| December | 3 | 5.6% |
Green Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Sea Turtle | 54 |
In South Carolina, November carries 9.3% of the year's green sea turtles sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from October (1.9%) into November, and it heads toward December (5.6%) after. The busiest month is July (29.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The green sea turtles most often recorded in South 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 Turtle54 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see green sea turtles in South Carolina in November?+
Yes. November accounts for 5 of the 54 verified green sea turtles sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see green sea turtles in South Carolina?+
November is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though July and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for green sea turtles in South Carolina?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, September and April, based on 54 verified observations.
Which green sea turtles are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Green Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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