Indra
Protected Area
Queen Anne's Revenge Shipwreck
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Indra offers some of North Carolina's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Indra, a German U-boat casualty from WWII, offers a solid wreck dive off the North Carolina coast. She rests in roughly 70 feet of water, often surrounded by sand tigers, especially in late summer. We find the main structure largely intact, with plenty of entry points for those with proper wreck training, letting you navigate through cargo holds and crew quarters. The wreck’s vertical profile means schooling baitfish often swirl above, drawing in larger pelagics like barracuda. It’s a good choice for divers comfortable with moderate currents and who appreciate a significant piece of history now thoroughly reclaimed by the Atlantic.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Indra
Indra Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Indra, 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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