Occohannock Reef
Protected Area
Fowling Point
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Occohannock Reef offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Occohannock Reef, off the coast of North Carolina, is a shallow, artificial reef made up of various materials. We've seen schooling baitfish here, along with sheepshead and the occasional flounder tucked into the structure. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for a straightforward exploration of an inshore wreck, especially on calmer days when visibility pushes past 5 metres. Expect a relaxed dive with less intense currents than some of the deeper offshore sites.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Occohannock Reef
Occohannock Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Occohannock 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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