Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - 297 barge HT-290
Protected Area
Lea Island
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - 297 barge HT-290 offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Billy Murrell Reef is home to the HT-290 barge, which acts as the main attraction here. You'll find a good collection of Atlantic corals growing on the structure, attracting the usual suspects like grunts, snapper, and the occasional barracuda. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, ideal for those looking for a relaxed wreck experience without strong currents. We’d suggest it for newer wreck divers or anyone wanting a chill afternoon in the water.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - 297 barge HT-290
Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - 297 barge HT-290 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - 297 barge HT-290, 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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