Ten Mile Reef
Protected Area
Brookgreen Gardens Marshland
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Ten Mile Reef offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ten Mile Reef, off North Carolina, is a solid choice for divers comfortable with East Coast conditions. The coral reef structure here draws in a good variety of temperate species, from schooling baitfish to larger pelagics passing through. It’s a good spot if you’re looking for a dependable dive without too much fuss, suitable for intermediate divers.
Typical Ten Mile Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ten Mile Reef
Ten Mile Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ten Mile 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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