Windmill Point Reef
Protected Area
Chesapeake Bay Estuarine Complex
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Windmill Point Reef offers some of North Carolina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Windmill Point Reef off North Carolina offers a look at the region’s hard coral habitats. Divers here often spot several varieties of Atlantic reef fish mingling around the low-lying structures. It's a straightforward dive, appealing to those keen on exploring the area's natural reef formations without significant current or depth challenges.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Windmill Point Reef
Windmill Point Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Windmill Point 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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