Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - Buoy
Protected Area
Lea Island
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - Buoy offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 offers an easy navigation dive on a mostly flat, sandy bottom, scattered with low-profile coral formations. You'll often find a decent number of smaller reef fish here, along with the occasional loggerhead turtle passing through. It's a relaxed spot, probably best for those looking for a longer bottom time without strong currents, or divers building their confidence. Visibility can be a bit variable, so pick a calm day for the best experience.
Typical Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - Buoy Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - Buoy
Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - Buoy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Billy Murrell Reef AR-364 - 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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