Sea Turtles in South Carolina in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see sea turtles in South Carolina. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 111 of the 396 sightings logged across the year (28%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for sea turtles in South Carolina
28%
of yearly sightings
111
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
396
verified records a year
June 18.2%, July 28%, August 23%. Busiest month is July at 28%.
396 verified observations of sea turtles in South Carolina, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sea turtles are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
July
111 records (28% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 1.3% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 3 | 0.8% |
| April | 8 | 2% |
| May | 54 | 13.6% |
| Junepeak | 72 | 18.2% |
| Julypeak | 111 | 28% |
| Augustpeak | 91 | 23% |
| September | 24 | 6.1% |
| October | 14 | 3.5% |
| November | 8 | 2% |
| December | 6 | 1.5% |
Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 302 |
| Green Sea Turtle | 53 |
| Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle | 18 |
In South Carolina, July carries 28% of the year's sea turtles sightings, about 19.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (18.2%) into July, and it heads toward August (23%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The sea turtles most often recorded in South Carolina are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Green Sea Turtle and Kemp's Ridley 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 sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle302 records
- Green Sea Turtle53 records
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle18 records
Plan your sea turtle trip in South Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sea turtles in South Carolina in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 111 of the 396 verified sea turtles sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 28% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see 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 sea turtles in South Carolina?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 396 verified observations.
Which sea turtles are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Green Sea Turtle and Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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