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Proteus

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

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Proteus at a glance

Proteus is a 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, Greater amberjack, and Barracuda. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (82°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
1.2 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 28°C · seasonal avg 27°C

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

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon
Sun6:00–20:00
Mon6:00–20:00
Tue6:00–20:00
Wed6:00–20:00
Thu6:00–20:00
Fri6:00–20:00
Sat6:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 4:40 · Sunrise 5:08 · Sunset 19:10

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.0 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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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.

What Divers Say

Known for: Sand tiger shark, Greater amberjack, Barracuda
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.

  1. Jan35%13°C1.4 m
  2. Feb35%13°C1.5 m
  3. Mar29%15°C1.6 m
  4. Apr48%18°C1.4 m
  5. May54%22°C1.3 m
  6. Jun70%25°C1.1 m
  7. Jul77%27°C1.1 m
  8. Aug60%27°C1.3 m
  9. Sep51%26°C1.5 m
  10. Oct52%22°C1.4 m
  11. Nov44%19°C1.3 m
  12. 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

  • Sand tiger sharkCommonly seen
  • Greater amberjackCommonly seen
  • BarracudaCommonly seen
  • African pompanoOccasionally seen
  • GrouperCommonly seen
  • Southern stingrayOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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