Australia
Protected Area
NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Australia offers some of North Carolina's richest diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Australia, you’ll find a wreck that’s well on its way to becoming a proper reef. The main structure is still recognizable, attracting sand tiger sharks and the usual suspects like grunts and sheepshead. It’s a solid dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks and North Carolina’s often-chilly thermoclines. Expect moderate currents and decent visibility on good days.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Australia
Australia Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Australia, 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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