Ten Mile Reef - Southern Buoy
Protected Area
Brookgreen Gardens Marshland
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Ten Mile Reef - Southern Buoy offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Southern Buoy at Ten Mile Reef in North Carolina offers a substantial coral reef structure. Divers exploring here can expect to find a variety of smaller reef fish and invertebrates, making it a good spot for macro observation and those who enjoy a more relaxed drift. We'd suggest this site for divers looking for a straightforward reef dive rather than large pelagics.
Typical Ten Mile Reef - Southern Buoy 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 - Southern Buoy
Ten Mile Reef - Southern Buoy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ten Mile Reef - Southern Buoy, 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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