Wreck of Queen Anne's Revenge
Protected Area
Fort Macon State Park Dedicated Nature Preserve
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Wreck of Queen Anne's Revenge offers some of North Carolina's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The thought of diving Blackbeard’s ship always gets us going. We’re talking about the Queen Anne’s Revenge off North Carolina, a wreck that carries some serious history. Forget perfect visibility, this isn't the Caribbean. This is a dive for those who appreciate history more than coral, for divers who don’t mind a bit of a hunt in murkier conditions. What you're really diving into here is a feeling, a connection to the past. The wreck site itself, spread across the seabed, feels less like a single ship and more like an archaeological dig. We love finning over sections of ballast stone, imagining the weight they carried, and spotting cannon scattered about – heavy, silent reminders of a piratical past. Visibility can swing wildly from 10 metres to just a few, so be prepared to get close and personal with the relics. You'll often find sand tiger sharks cruising the perimeter, especially in summer, and schools of baitfish shimmer over the remains, a living counterpoint to the sunken history. It's a proper wreck dive, one where the story feels tangible.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wreck of Queen Anne's Revenge
Wreck of Queen Anne's Revenge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Queen Anne's Revenge, 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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