Loggerhead Sea Turtles in South Carolina in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see loggerhead sea turtles in South Carolina. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 92 of the 306 sightings logged across the year (30.1%), 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 South Carolina
30.1%
of yearly sightings
92
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
306
verified records a year
June 19.3%, July 30.1%, August 27.1%. Busiest month is July at 30.1%.
306 verified observations of loggerhead sea turtles in South Carolina, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When loggerhead sea turtles are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
July
92 records (30.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 1.3% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 1 | 0.3% |
| April | 1 | 0.3% |
| May | 38 | 12.4% |
| Junepeak | 59 | 19.3% |
| Julypeak | 92 | 30.1% |
| Augustpeak | 83 | 27.1% |
| September | 14 | 4.6% |
| October | 13 | 4.2% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 1 | 0.3% |
Loggerhead Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 306 |
In South Carolina, July carries 30.1% of the year's loggerhead sea turtles sightings, about 21.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (19.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (27.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The loggerhead sea turtles most often recorded in South Carolina are Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which loggerhead sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle306 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see loggerhead sea turtles in South Carolina in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 92 of the 306 verified loggerhead sea turtles sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 30.1% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see loggerhead sea turtles in South Carolina?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.
What month is best for loggerhead sea turtles in South Carolina?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 306 verified observations.
Which loggerhead sea turtles are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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