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Indra (wreck)

North Carolina, United States
Open Water suggested9–18 m (30–60 ft) depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

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Indra (wreck) at a glance

Indra (wreck) is a boat dive site in North Carolina, United States with depths of 9.1–18.3 m (30–60 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Tropical reef fish (damselfish, tangs), Atlantic spadefish, and Common octopus. Recent reports put the water around 20°C (67°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Moderate window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:21

Forecast for this hour · 18:00 · run 4 h ago
1.7 m (5.7 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about six feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 20°C · seasonal avg 23°C ( · Forecast 67°F · seasonal avg 73°F)

Site hazards: Mild current, occasional reduced nearshore visibility, fishing line/hooks on the wreck, boat traffic at this popular reef site. Cut-outs allow easy swim-throughs but treat interior spaces with overhead caution.

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Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Sat
Sun14:00–19:00 moderate

1.9 m waves · 22 kn wind (6.2 ft waves · 22 kn wind)

Mon8:00–19:00 favorable

1.3 m waves · 15 kn wind (4.2 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Tue8:00–19:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 7 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Wed8:00–19:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 11 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Thu8:00–19:00 favorable

1.2 m waves · 8 kn wind (4.1 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 5 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Sat8:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 11 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

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

First light 6:55 · Sunrise 7:21 · Sunset 18:21 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.4 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 13:22 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Atlantic spadefish, Great barracuda, Greater amberjack
Best time: May-October; late summer brings warm water and tropical fish recruits.

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, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 12°C (54°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  2. February, 45% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 12°C (54°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  3. March, 34% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (58°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  4. April, 50% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  5. May, 58% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  6. June, 71% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  7. July, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.1 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  9. September, 60% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  10. October, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 51% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (66°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  12. December, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 20 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 July 2026

Site details

The Indra is a 330-ft former US Navy landing craft repair ship sunk in 1992 as artificial reef AR-330, about 10 miles off Atlantic Beach. Resting upright in only 60 ft of water with decks at 40-45 ft and cut-outs for easy access, it is North Carolina's classic first wreck dive and a popular training site. The largely intact hull is packed with baitfish, sea bass, flounder, octopus, and the occasional passing shark.

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Mild current, occasional reduced nearshore visibility, fishing line/hooks on the wreck, boat traffic at this popular reef site. Cut-outs allow easy swim-throughs but treat interior spaces with overhead caution.

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