Green Sea Turtles in Texas in July
Yes, July is a good month to see green sea turtles in Texas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 113 of the 1,331 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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 Texas
8.5%
of yearly sightings
113
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
1,331
verified records a year
June 9.6%, July 8.5%, August 7.1%. Busiest month is March at 20.8%.
1,331 verified observations of green sea turtles in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When green sea turtles are recorded in Texas
Peak month
March
277 records (20.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 64 | 4.8% |
| February | 67 | 5% |
| Marchpeak | 277 | 20.8% |
| April | 99 | 7.4% |
| Maypeak | 130 | 9.8% |
| Junepeak | 128 | 9.6% |
| July | 113 | 8.5% |
| August | 94 | 7.1% |
| September | 111 | 8.3% |
| October | 88 | 6.6% |
| November | 80 | 6% |
| December | 80 | 6% |
Green Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Sea Turtle | 1,331 |
In Texas, July carries 8.5% of the year's green sea turtles sightings, about 0.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (9.6%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.1%) after. The busiest month is March (20.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The green sea turtles most often recorded in Texas are Green 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 green sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Green Sea Turtle1,331 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see green sea turtles in Texas in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 113 of the 1,331 verified green sea turtles sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see green sea turtles in Texas?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though March and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for green sea turtles in Texas?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, May and June, based on 1,331 verified observations.
Which green sea turtles are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Green Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.