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Bedfordshire (wreck)

North Carolina, United States
AOW suggestedDepth ~105 ft, offshore current and sea state, low-relief broken wreckage in three sections (navigation care needed), monofilament entanglement, possible unexploded depth charges. War grave29–32 m (95–105 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Bedfordshire (wreck) at a glance

Bedfordshire (wreck) is an advanced boat dive site in North Carolina, United States with depths of 29–32 m (95–105 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Sand tiger shark, Southern stingray, and Atlantic spadefish. Recent reports put the water around 24°C (75°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 13:00–18:00 · moderate · sunset 17:18

Forecast for this hour · 10:00 · run 10 h ago
2.6 m (8.7 ft)waves — about two and a half meters expected (waves — about nine feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 24°C · seasonal avg 23°C ( · Forecast 75°F · seasonal avg 73°F)

Site hazards: Depth ~105 ft, offshore current and sea state, low-relief broken wreckage in three sections (navigation care needed), monofilament entanglement, possible unexploded depth charges. War grave

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Fri
Mon13:00–18:00 moderate

2.6 m waves · 20 kn wind (8.4 ft waves · 20 kn wind)

Tue7:00–18:00 favorable

1.7 m waves · 15 kn wind (5.6 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 moderate

1.9 m waves · 23 kn wind (6.2 ft waves · 23 kn wind)

Thu7:00–18:00 moderate

2.0 m waves · 18 kn wind (6.6 ft waves · 18 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

1.6 m waves · 14 kn wind (5.1 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Sat7:00–12:00 favorable, 12:00–18:00 moderate

1.3 m waves · 15 kn wind (4.1 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Sun7:00–16:00 moderate, 16:00–17:00 favorable, 17:00–18:00 moderate

1.5 m waves · 18 kn wind (4.8 ft waves · 18 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:54 · Sunrise 6:20 · Sunset 17:18 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.7 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 00:21 GMT-5

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Atlantic spadefish, Black sea bass, Greater amberjack
Best time: May-October when Gulf Stream water improves visibility and seas are calm.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 28% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (56°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.3 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  2. February, 31% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (56°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.4 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  3. March, 26% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.7 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  4. April, 43% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  5. May, 48% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  6. June, 62% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  7. July, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 53% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  9. September, 44% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.4 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  10. October, 41% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.2 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  11. November, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (67°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  12. December, 35% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

HMT Bedfordshire was a British armed anti-submarine trawler lent to the US Navy and torpedoed by U-558 on 11 May 1942 with the loss of all 37 hands; four of her crew are buried in the British Cemetery on Ocracoke. The broken, low-lying wreck rests in about 105 ft of water off Cape Lookout in three sections. It is a formally protected British war grave: divers may visit respectfully but must leave the site and all artifacts undisturbed.

boatwreck

Depth ~105 ft, offshore current and sea state, low-relief broken wreckage in three sections (navigation care needed), monofilament entanglement, possible unexploded depth charges. War grave — absolutely no artifact recovery or disturbance.

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