Nassawadox Reef
Protected Area
Fowling Point
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Nassawadox Reef offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Nassawadox Reef in North Carolina is an artificial reef, made up mostly of concrete culverts and old tires. It’s a site for local species, attracting spadefish, sheepshead, and often some bigger snapper species. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss, typical for the area, but it’s a good easy dive for newer divers or for getting a quick fix when you’re in the area. We’ve found it’s best explored slowly, poking around the structure.
Typical Nassawadox Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nassawadox Reef
Nassawadox Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Nassawadox Reef, 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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