AR-225 - Buoy
Protected Area
NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - AR-225 - Buoy offers some of North Carolina's richest diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The AR-225 Buoy site in North Carolina is an advanced dive, best suited for experienced divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and potential currents. It’s an old fishing trawler, settled on its side, attracting sand tiger sharks and schooling baitfish. Visibility varies, but on a good day, you’ll get a clear view of the wreck’s structure, which holds a surprising amount of detail. The depth means careful bottom time management is key.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AR-225 - Buoy
AR-225 - Buoy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for AR-225 - Buoy, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (34.6, -76.6) (0km away)
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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