Green Sea Turtles in Texas in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see green sea turtles in Texas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 128 of the 1,331 sightings logged across the year (9.6%), 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 Texas
9.6%
of yearly sightings
128
records in June
#3
busiest month of 12
1,331
verified records a year
May 9.8%, June 9.6%, July 8.5%. 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, June carries 9.6% of the year's green sea turtles sightings, about 1.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (8.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The green sea turtles most often recorded in Texas are Green Sea Turtle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June 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 June?+
Yes. June accounts for 128 of the 1,331 verified green sea turtles sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.6% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see green sea turtles in Texas?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, May and June.
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.