Sea Turtles in Texas in July
Yes, July is a good month to see sea turtles in Texas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 179 of the 1,669 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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.
Good month for sea turtles in Texas
10.7%
of yearly sightings
179
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
1,669
verified records a year
June 12.9%, July 10.7%, August 6.9%. Busiest month is March at 17.3%.
1,669 verified observations of sea turtles in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sea turtles are recorded in Texas
Peak month
March
288 records (17.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 71 | 4.3% |
| February | 74 | 4.4% |
| Marchpeak | 288 | 17.3% |
| April | 141 | 8.4% |
| Maypeak | 196 | 11.7% |
| Junepeak | 216 | 12.9% |
| July | 179 | 10.7% |
| August | 115 | 6.9% |
| September | 114 | 6.8% |
| October | 100 | 6% |
| November | 88 | 5.3% |
| December | 87 | 5.2% |
Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Sea Turtle | 1,326 |
| Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle | 233 |
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 74 |
| Hawksbill Sea Turtle | 5 |
In Texas, July carries 10.7% of the year's sea turtles sightings, about 2.4 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 (12.9%) into July, and it heads toward August (6.9%) after. The busiest month is March (17.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The sea turtles most often recorded in Texas are Green Sea Turtle, Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle and 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 sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Green Sea Turtle1,326 records
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle233 records
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle74 records
- Hawksbill Sea Turtle5 records
Plan your sea turtle trip in Texas
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sea turtles in Texas in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 179 of the 1,669 verified sea turtles sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see sea turtles in Texas?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though March and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for sea turtles in Texas?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, June and May, based on 1,669 verified observations.
Which sea turtles are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Green Sea Turtle, Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle and Loggerhead Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.