Turtle season in Ras Al Jinz (Oman) is roughly April to October , with the best window for seeing nesting turtles being June to September and the best window for seeing hatchlings being July to November.

Quick answer

  • Main nesting season : June – September (peak July–August)
  • Overall turtle season : April – October (some sources say May – October)
  • Hatching season : August – October (best chance July – November)

Since you’re asking in early July 2026, you are right in the core of turtle season – this is one of the best times of year to visit Ras Al Jinz.

What “turtle season” actually means

“Turtle season” doesn’t mean turtles are only there then; it means the green sea turtles most commonly come to the beaches to:

  1. Nest – lay eggs in the sand (nighttime activity, especially in the hotter months).
  2. Hatch – babies emerge ~55–60 days later and rush to the sea.

The reserve is open year-round, but activity levels vary dramatically by month.

Best months by interest

If you want to see mother turtles nesting

  • Best : June, July, August, September
  • Peak : July and August are when the highest number of nesting events occur.
  • Why : These are the hottest months in Oman, and green turtles prefer nesting during warm conditions, usually at night.

Tip: Nesting is mostly a night-time event. Guided night tours from the reserve are the usual way to see turtles safely without disturbing them.

If you want to see baby turtles hatching

  • Best : July through November , with August–October as the core hatching period.
  • Why : Eggs laid in June–August typically hatch around 55–60 days later, creating a wave of hatchlings emerging into the ocean.

Seeing hatchlings is often described as “extra special” because thousands of tiny turtles can be racing towards the sea in a single night under guided supervision.

How to plan around the season

Timing your visit

  • Now (early July 2026) :
    • You’re in the peak nesting period and also approaching/entering the hatching window.
    • Expect frequent nesting and likely some hatchlings, especially as you move into August.
  • May–early June :
    • Good for nesting, but a bit less intense than July–August.
  • October–November :
    • Nesting activity drops, but you can still see some turtles and more hatchlings from earlier eggs.

What to do in Ras Al Jinz

  • Join guided night tours arranged by the reserve (turtles are protected, and you must not approach or shine lights directly on them).
  • Stay at or near the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve hotel or nearby accommodations in Sur to make night tours easier.
  • Avoid visiting the beach at night without permission; the reserve strictly controls access to protect the turtles.

TL;DR summary

  • Turtle season in Ras Al Jinz : roughly April–October (some say May–October).
  • Best for nesting : June–September , especially July–August.
  • Best for hatchlings : July–November , core August–October.
  • Right now (July 2026) : you are in one of the absolute best periods to see turtles nesting and soon to see hatchlings.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.