Tom McGlammery Reef AR-420 - Buoy
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 - Buoy offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Tom McGlammery Reef AR-420, marked by a buoy, is a good pick for divers looking for North Carolina’s artificial reef scene. What you'll find here is a collection of concrete culverts and tires, attracting sand tiger sharks, barracuda, and schools of baitfish, especially in warmer months. It’s a solid, reliable dive when you're in the area and want to see some larger pelagics. We’d suggest it for experienced divers comfortable with potential currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tom McGlammery Reef AR-420 - Buoy
Tom McGlammery Reef AR-420 - Buoy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tom McGlammery Reef AR-420 - 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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