Proteus ranges from 27 to 39 metres deep (89–128 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a saltwater site rated as advanced difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Proteus a shore dive or a boat dive?

Proteus is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Proteus?

Proteus is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 27 to 39 metres (89–128 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Proteus?

June through September when Gulf Stream water delivers warm, clear conditions (often 80-100 ft visibility). Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Proteus?

Divers at Proteus in United States commonly report sightings of Sand tiger shark, Southern stingray, Grouper, African pompano, and Greater amberjack. Sand tiger shark, Grouper, and Greater amberjack are recorded as common sightings, while Southern stingray and African pompano are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Proteus

North Carolina, United States

AOW suggestedDepth (120-130 ft)27–39 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Proteus at a glance

Proteus is an advanced boat dive site in North Carolina, United States with depths of 27–39 m (89–128 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Sand tiger shark, Southern stingray, and Grouper. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (83°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago

0.9 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 28°C · seasonal avg 26°C

Site hazards: Depth (120-130 ft) · Gulf Stream current · Long offshore run, weather-dependent

All 4 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Fri13:00–19:00

Sat6:00–19:00

Sun6:00–19:00

Mon6:00–16:00

Tue7:00–19:00

Wed6:00–14:00

Thu6:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:18 · Sunrise 5:43 · Sunset 18:15

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.0 km from site · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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: Sand tiger shark, Grouper, Greater amberjack

Best time: June through September when Gulf Stream water delivers warm, clear conditions (often 80-100 ft visibility).

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.

Jan35%13°C1.4 m
Feb35%13°C1.5 m
Mar29%15°C1.6 m
Apr48%18°C1.4 m
May54%22°C1.3 m
Jun70%25°C1.1 m
Jul77%27°C1.1 m
Aug60%27°C1.3 m
Sep51%26°C1.5 m
Oct52%22°C1.4 m
Nov44%19°C1.3 m
Dec47%15°C1.5 m

July hastypically 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

Fills & rentals nearby

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

Data updated June 2026

Site details

The Proteus was a 390-ft luxury passenger liner that ran between New York and New Orleans, lost on 19 August 1918 in a collision with the SS Cushing about 20-25 miles south of Hatteras Inlet. She lies in 120-130 ft of water as a broad wreck site with engine, boilers and stern machinery providing relief. Bathed in Gulf Stream water, the site is a reliable aggregation point for sand tiger sharks plus big pelagics like amberjack, African pompano and barracuda.

boatwreck

Depth (120-130 ft)

Gulf Stream current

Long offshore run, weather-dependent

Fishing line on wreckage

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