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    Oregon Inlet Reef AR-160 - Buoy dive site
    reef
    North Carolina, United States
    Wildlife Resources Commission Island C 05-06

    Oregon Inlet Reef AR-160 - Buoy

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Wildlife Resources Commission Island C 05-06

    Why dive here

    With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Oregon Inlet Reef AR-160 - Buoy offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles · 42+ species recorded
    Water12-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive

    AR-160 is an artificial reef made up of military hardware and rubble, sitting around 20 metres deep off Oregon Inlet. It's a solid choice when the offshore wrecks are unreachable, providing a good habitat for snapper, grouper, and schools of baitfish. Currents can pick up, so it's best for experienced divers comfortable in variable conditions. This spot offers a reliable, accessible dive for local wildlife spotting.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Oregon Inlet Reef AR-160 - Buoy

    Oregon Inlet Reef AR-160 - Buoy Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Oregon Inlet Reef AR-160 - Buoy, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (34.6, -76.6) (0km away)

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    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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