Georgetown Nearshore Reef
Protected Area
North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Georgetown Nearshore Reef offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Georgetown Nearshore Reef offers a comfortable dive for those looking for a quick trip out of North Carolina. You'll find a series of low-profile ledges and scattered coral heads, providing habitat for typical Atlantic reef fish and crustaceans. It’s a good spot for newer divers or a relaxing second dive, generally with calmer conditions than offshore sites. We’ve seen plenty of schooling baitfish here, along with the occasional loggerhead turtle passing through.
Typical Georgetown Nearshore Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Georgetown Nearshore Reef
Georgetown Nearshore Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Georgetown Nearshore 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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