Mr J C Reef AR-230 - 130 yard freighter
Protected Area
Big Foot Island
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Mr J C Reef AR-230 - 130 yard freighter offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Mr. J.C. Reef AR-230 is essentially a 130-yard freighter sunk as an artificial reef off North Carolina. Expect to see the typical Atlantic wreck residents like schooling baitfish, perhaps some amberjack cruising by, and plenty of sand tiger sharks in season. It's a straightforward wreck dive, suitable for divers comfortable with penetration and currents common to the area.
Reviews for Mr J C Reef AR-230 - 130 yard freighter
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mr J C Reef AR-230 - 130 yard freighter
Mr J C Reef AR-230 - 130 yard freighter Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mr J C Reef AR-230 - 130 yard freighter, 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
Plan & book
Ways to dive North Carolina, from day trips to liveaboards.
Day trips & courses
via GetYourGuideGuided dives, courses and snorkel trips with instant booking.
Find dive trips in North CarolinaPlaces to stay
via Booking.comHotels and dive resorts near North Carolina.
Search stays in North CarolinaDive insurance
Most travel insurance excludes or limits scuba. Check what you need before you go.
Dive insurance explainedPartner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Where to Stay near Mr J C Reef AR-230 - 130 yard freighter
Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.