Lennon-Hyde Reef AR-386 - 10 Railroad boxcars
Protected Area
Masonboro Island
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Lennon-Hyde Reef AR-386 - 10 Railroad boxcars offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Lennon-Hyde Reef AR-386, you’re greeted by the unusual sight of ten railroad boxcars. They sit upright on the sand, creating an artificial reef that’s become a home for a variety of North Carolina’s resident fish. We’ve found barracuda often patrolling the structures, and schools of snapper make good use of the overhead shelter. It’s a straightforward dive, well-suited for those looking for something a bit different from natural reefs, or divers keen on wreck penetration with the right training.
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Conditions
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Lennon-Hyde Reef AR-386 - 10 Railroad boxcars Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lennon-Hyde Reef AR-386 - 10 Railroad boxcars, 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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