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    Springmaid Pier Reef dive site
    reef
    5-15m
    North Carolina, United States
    Brookgreen Gardens Marshland

    Springmaid Pier Reef

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Brookgreen Gardens Marshland

    Why dive here

    With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Springmaid Pier Reef 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 · max 5-15m

    Just off Springmaid Pier, this artificial reef offers a collection of concrete structures and rubble. It’s a good spot for observing smaller reef fish and crustaceans taking shelter. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical for this stretch of coast, so pick your day carefully. We'd suggest it for newer divers looking for an easy shore dive, or for photographers keen on macro subjects when conditions are calm.

    Typical Springmaid Pier Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:1717:5011h 32m daylightGolden hour 17:16

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Springmaid Pier Reef

    Springmaid Pier Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Springmaid Pier Reef, 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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