Sea Turtles in Texas in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see sea turtles in Texas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 216 of the 1,669 sightings logged across the year (12.9%), 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 Texas
12.9%
of yearly sightings
216
records in June
#2
busiest month of 12
1,669
verified records a year
May 11.7%, June 12.9%, July 10.7%. 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, June carries 12.9% of the year's sea turtles sightings, about 4.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (11.7%) into June, and it heads toward July (10.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 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 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 June?+
Yes. June accounts for 216 of the 1,669 verified sea turtles sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 12.9% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see sea turtles in Texas?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, June and May.
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.