Blackfish Bank Reef
Protected Area
Chincoteague Bay Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Blackfish Bank Reef offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Blackfish Bank Reef, off the North Carolina coast, offers a genuine look at a coral reef ecosystem in this part of the Atlantic. Depths here make it suitable for advanced open water divers, typically dropping to around 30 meters. You’ll navigate over ledges and through rocky outcrops, often spotting larger pelagics moving through the currents. It’s a good spot for those who appreciate Atlantic marine life without the crowds of more famous Caribbean reefs.
Typical Blackfish Bank Reef 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 Blackfish Bank Reef
Blackfish Bank Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Blackfish Bank Reef, 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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