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Dixie Arrow

North Carolina, United States
AOW suggestedGulf Stream current18–27 m (59–89 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Dixie Arrow at a glance

Dixie Arrow is an intermediate boat dive site in North Carolina, United States with depths of 18–27 m (59–89 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Amberjack, Atlantic spadefish, and Southern stingray. Recent reports put the water around 25°C (78°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 7:00–18:00 · favorable & moderate

Forecast for this hour · 23:00 · run 10 h ago
2.6 m (8.5 ft)waves — about two and a half meters expected (waves — about nine feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 25°C · seasonal avg 25°C ( · Forecast 78°F · seasonal avg 77°F)

Site hazards: Gulf Stream current · Rapidly changing sea conditions off Hatteras · Monofilament fishing line

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Sat
SunNo window

3.1 m waves · 21 kn wind (10.1 ft waves · 21 kn wind)

Mon7:00–17:00 moderate, 17:00–18:00 favorable

2.3 m waves · 18 kn wind (7.5 ft waves · 18 kn wind)

Tue7:00–17:00 favorable, 17:00–18:00 moderate

1.4 m waves · 13 kn wind (4.6 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 favorable

1.6 m waves · 19 kn wind (5.2 ft waves · 19 kn wind)

Thu7:00–13:00 favorable, 13:00–18:00 moderate

1.5 m waves · 16 kn wind (4.8 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 14 kn wind (3.7 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 10 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 5:51 · Sunrise 6:17 · Sunset 17:16 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.7 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 12:21 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: Amberjack, Atlantic spadefish, Barracuda
Best time: June through September when Gulf Stream water brings 60-100 ft visibility and warm temperatures.

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, 12% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (66°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.8 ft), wind has typically been 25 knots
  2. February, 7% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.1 ft), wind has typically been 24 knots
  3. March, 8% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (66°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.5 ft), wind has typically been 25 knots
  4. April, 28% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.2 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  5. May, 34% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  6. June, 48% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  7. July, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 43% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  9. September, 30% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.9 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  10. October, 23% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.8 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  11. November, 20% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.2 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
  12. December, 11% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (69°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.2 ft), wind has typically been 24 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

The Dixie Arrow was a 468-ft American tanker torpedoed by U-71 on 26 March 1942 about 15 miles south of Hatteras Inlet, lost with 11 of her 33 crew. She rests upright on her keel in about 90 ft of water, with portions of the bow rising 30 ft off the sand and the boilers and triple-expansion steam engine standing at the stern. The wreck is a NOAA-documented WWII battlefield site and hosts abundant marine life, including resident sand tiger sharks.

boatwreck

Gulf Stream current

Rapidly changing sea conditions off Hatteras

Monofilament fishing line

Disorientation on large debris field

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