Poquoson Reef
Protected Area
Goodwin Islands -
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Poquoson Reef offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Poquoson Reef offers a straightforward dive on a small coral formation in North Carolina. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for an easy introduction to Atlantic reef diving without strong currents or deep profiles. Expect to see various smaller fish species and perhaps some typical temperate corals, though it's not known for dramatic topography or large pelagics. We’d suggest it as a relaxed local dive rather than a destination trip.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Poquoson Reef
Poquoson Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Poquoson 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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