Green Sea Turtles in South Carolina in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see green sea turtles in South Carolina. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 8 of the 54 sightings logged across the year (14.8%), 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 green sea turtles in South Carolina
14.8%
of yearly sightings
8
records in September
#2
busiest month of 12
54
verified records a year
August 5.6%, September 14.8%, October 1.9%. 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, September carries 14.8% of the year's green sea turtles sightings, about 6.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (5.6%) into September, and it heads toward October (1.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The green sea turtles most often recorded in South Carolina are Green Sea Turtle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 8 of the 54 verified green sea turtles sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 14.8% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see green sea turtles in South Carolina?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, September and April.
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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