Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Texas in July
Yes, July is a good month to see loggerhead sea turtles in Texas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 9 of the 74 sightings logged across the year (12.2%), 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 loggerhead sea turtles in Texas
12.2%
of yearly sightings
9
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
74
verified records a year
June 8.1%, July 12.2%, August 6.8%. Busiest month is May at 21.6%.
74 verified observations of loggerhead sea turtles in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When loggerhead sea turtles are recorded in Texas
Peak month
May
16 records (21.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 4.1% |
| February | 1 | 1.4% |
| March | 5 | 6.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 10 | 13.5% |
| Maypeak | 16 | 21.6% |
| June | 6 | 8.1% |
| July | 9 | 12.2% |
| August | 5 | 6.8% |
| September | 1 | 1.4% |
| Octoberpeak | 10 | 13.5% |
| November | 5 | 6.8% |
| December | 3 | 4.1% |
Loggerhead Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 74 |
In Texas, July carries 12.2% of the year's loggerhead sea turtles sightings, about 3.9 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 rising from June (8.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (6.8%) after. The busiest month is May (21.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The loggerhead sea turtles most often recorded in Texas 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 Turtle74 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see loggerhead sea turtles in Texas in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 9 of the 74 verified loggerhead sea turtles sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 12.2% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see loggerhead sea turtles in Texas?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for loggerhead sea turtles in Texas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and October, based on 74 verified observations.
Which loggerhead sea turtles are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.