Radio Island Rock Jetty
Protected Area
Fort Macon State Park Dedicated Nature Preserve
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Radio Island Rock Jetty offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Radio Island Rock Jetty in North Carolina offers an easy shore dive, perfect for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed exploration. We've found a good variety of temperate water critters here: crabs, flounder, and sometimes even small sharks like dogfish moving through the rocks. Visibility can vary quite a bit, but on a good day, it’s a pleasant spot for a leisurely dive and macro photography. It's an accessible jetty dive, best suited for those happy with depths around 5-10 meters.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Radio Island Rock Jetty
Radio Island Rock Jetty Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Radio Island Rock Jetty, 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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