Tom McGlammery Reef AR-420 - Bridge span 230
Protected Area
Bald Head Island State Natural Area
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Tom McGlammery Reef AR-420 - Bridge span 230 offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
This North Carolina artificial reef, the Tom McGlammery AR-420, centers around a bridge span structure. It offers a straightforward wreck dive, generally shallower and less current-prone than some of the deeper wrecks offshore. Expect to see typical Atlantic reef fish like snapper and grouper, along with plenty of smaller invertebrates making homes in the metalwork. It's a good spot for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed, accessible dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tom McGlammery Reef AR-420 - Bridge span 230
Tom McGlammery Reef AR-420 - Bridge span 230 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tom McGlammery Reef AR-420 - Bridge span 230, 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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