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U-701 (wreck)

North Carolina, United States
AOW suggested31–37 m (100–120 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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U-701 (wreck) at a glance

U-701 (wreck) is an advanced boat dive site in North Carolina, United States with depths of 30.5–36.6 m (100–120 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Great barracuda, Sand tiger shark, and Black sea bass. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Moderate window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:12

Forecast for this hour · 12:00 · run 23 h ago
2.6 m (8.4 ft)waves — about two and a half meters expected (waves — about eight feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 28°C ( · Forecast 81°F · seasonal avg 82°F)

Site hazards: Strong and unpredictable currents where the Gulf Stream meets the Labrador Current off Diamond Shoals (imperceptible to very swift), depth 110-120 ft, remote location 20+ nm offshore, shifting sand that can bury the wreck, variable visibility (10-40 ft), entanglement. War grave - do not disturb.

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Dive windows this week

Mon11:00–18:00 moderate

2.5 m waves · 16 kn wind (8.3 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Tue7:00–18:00 favorable

1.7 m waves · 13 kn wind (5.4 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Wed7:00–17:00 favorable, 17:00–18:00 moderate

1.7 m waves · 17 kn wind (5.6 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Thu7:00–18:00 favorable

1.5 m waves · 11 kn wind (4.8 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Sat7:00–9:00 favorable, 9:00–17:00 moderate, 17:00–18:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 18 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 18 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

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 5:50 · Sunrise 6:16 · Sunset 17:12 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.9 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 12:26 GMT-5

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: Black sea bass, Greater amberjack
Best time: Summer (June-September) on calm windows when currents allow; conditions frequently blow the site out.

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, 9% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 2.6 m (8.5 ft), wind has typically been 27 knots
  2. February, 4% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (74°F), waves have typically been 2.7 m (8.7 ft), wind has typically been 25 knots
  3. March, 3% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (74°F), waves have typically been 2.8 m (9.3 ft), wind has typically been 27 knots
  4. April, 13% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (76°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.3 ft), wind has typically been 23 knots
  5. May, 20% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.6 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  6. June, 41% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  7. July, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.5 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  9. September, 16% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 2.5 m (8.3 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  10. October, 12% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 2.6 m (8.5 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  11. November, 10% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (80°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.6 ft), wind has typically been 23 knots
  12. December, 4% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 2.7 m (8.8 ft), wind has typically been 25 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

U-701, the Type VIIC U-boat that mined the Chesapeake approaches and sank the tanker William Rockefeller, was bombed by an Army A-29 Hudson on 7 July 1942 off Diamond Shoals. The wreck sits partially buried in sand in 110-120 ft of water about 20 nautical miles east of Cape Hatteras, where colliding currents make conditions notoriously changeable. Rediscovered by diver Uwe Lovas in 1989, it is an advanced, rarely dived German war grave - not the deep technical dive it is sometimes assumed to be.

boatwreck

Strong and unpredictable currents where the Gulf Stream meets the Labrador Current off Diamond Shoals (imperceptible to very swift), depth 110-120 ft, remote location 20+ nm offshore, shifting sand that can bury the wreck, variable visibility (10-40 ft), entanglement. War grave - do not disturb.

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