Dale McDowell Reef AR-445 - JELL II 174 vessel
Protected Area
Bald Head Island State Natural Area
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Dale McDowell Reef AR-445 - JELL II 174 vessel offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Dale McDowell Reef AR-445 features the JELL II, a 174-foot vessel sunk as an artificial reef. While specifics on depth and difficulty aren't widely published, these North Carolina wrecks often sit in moderate depths, making them a solid choice for advanced open water divers looking to explore a decent-sized wreck. You'll likely encounter typical Atlantic marine life like schooling fish and perhaps some resident grouper. It’s a reliable dive for those in the area.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dale McDowell Reef AR-445 - JELL II 174 vessel
Dale McDowell Reef AR-445 - JELL II 174 vessel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dale McDowell Reef AR-445 - JELL II 174 vessel, 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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