Howard Chapin Reef AR-330 - 2 C-130 aircraft
Protected Area
Queen Anne's Revenge Shipwreck
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Howard Chapin Reef AR-330 - 2 C-130 aircraft offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Off the coast of North Carolina, the Howard Chapin Reef hosts two C-130 aircraft, making for an interesting wreck dive. We've found these wrecks provide good structure for sand tiger sharks and schooling baitfish, particularly in the warmer months. It’s a solid pick for divers comfortable with moderate depths and currents who want to explore some larger artificial reef structures. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, the aircraft are quite a sight.
Typical Howard Chapin Reef AR-330 - 2 C-130 aircraft Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Howard Chapin Reef AR-330 - 2 C-130 aircraft
Howard Chapin Reef AR-330 - 2 C-130 aircraft Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Howard Chapin Reef AR-330 - 2 C-130 aircraft, 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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