AR-220 - Buoy
Protected Area
NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - AR-220 - Buoy offers some of North Carolina's richest wreck diving.
The AR-220 Buoy site in North Carolina is an interesting spot for those who enjoy open water navigation. While there's no fixed reef, the buoy itself acts as a marker for pelagic sightings and baitfish schools. It's a dive that suits more experienced divers comfortable without a direct bottom reference, focused on the blue water experience. Expect to encounter whatever marine life happens to be passing through the area.
Typical AR-220 - Buoy Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AR-220 - Buoy
AR-220 - Buoy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for AR-220 - Buoy, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Lake Murray SC (262km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
27.2°C
81°F
Wind Speed
2.2 m/s
4.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.7 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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