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    AR-220 - Buoy dive site
    wreck
    20-35m
    North Carolina, United States
    NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

    AR-220 - Buoy

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    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. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles · 42+ species recorded
    Water12-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 20-35m

    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

    10m20mSafety Stop0m20m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    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 Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (34.6, -76.6) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    23°C

    73°F · Range: 19.9–26.4°C

    Air Temperature

    20°C

    67°F

    Wind Speed

    1.8 m/s

    3.5 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1016.7 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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