Lake Rawlings
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Lake Rawlings offers some of North Carolina's richest diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Lake Rawlings offers a straightforward training environment in North Carolina. It's a freshwater quarry, so expect cooler temperatures and often limited visibility, especially after a busy weekend. You'll find typical quarry attractions like submerged boats and training platforms. It's a solid choice for practice dives, certifications, and testing new gear.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lake Rawlings
Lake Rawlings Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lake Rawlings, 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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