AR-366 - Buoy
Protected Area
Lea Island
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - AR-366 - Buoy offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving.
The AR-366 Buoy site off North Carolina offers divers a chance to explore a concrete reef, originally placed for fishing enhancement. Expect to see typical Atlantic wreck inhabitants like amberjack, grouper, and various schooling fish. It’s a good choice for divers looking for a straightforward dive with solid fish action, rather than intricate reef structures.
Typical AR-366 - Buoy Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AR-366 - Buoy
AR-366 - Buoy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for AR-366 - 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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