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U-85 Wreck

North Carolina, United States
AOW suggested25–27 m (82–90 ft) depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

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U-85 Wreck at a glance

U-85 Wreck is an advanced boat dive site in North Carolina, United States with depths of 25–27.4 m (82–90 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 19°C (66°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 · 4:00 · run 4 h ago
2.8 m (9.2 ft)waves — about three meters expected (waves — about nine feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 19°C · seasonal avg 23°C ( · Forecast 66°F · seasonal avg 74°F)

Site hazards: Offshore exposure, current, low visibility, entanglement/sharp metal, boat traffic, nitrogen loading at 27 m, and wreck/war-grave sensitivity.

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Dive windows this week

SunNo window

2.9 m waves · 20 kn wind (9.4 ft waves · 20 kn wind)

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

2.3 m waves · 17 kn wind (7.5 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

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

1.5 m waves · 13 kn wind (4.9 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 favorable

1.6 m waves · 17 kn wind (5.2 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Thu7:00–18:00 favorable

1.3 m waves · 12 kn wind (4.4 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 10 kn wind (3.2 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 9 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 5:50 · Sunrise 6:16 · Sunset 17:13 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.0 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 00:27 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

Best time: Settled summer weather windows when offshore visibility and sea state are favorable.

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, 14% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (60°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.3 ft), wind has typically been 25 knots
  2. February, 5% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (56°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.4 ft), wind has typically been 24 knots
  3. March, 8% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 2.4 m (8.0 ft), wind has typically been 24 knots
  4. April, 21% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.6 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  5. May, 33% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  6. June, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (76°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  7. July, 55% 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 17 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 44% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.7 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  9. September, 31% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.4 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  10. October, 19% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.4 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  11. November, 20% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (66°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.5 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
  12. December, 9% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.5 ft), wind has typically been 23 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 recorded at this site

No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.

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

U-85 is a WWII German U-boat wreck off Cape Hatteras in about 90 ft / 27 m of water. It is a boat dive for experienced wreck divers, with low-visibility/current risk and historical-war-loss sensitivity. Keep the dive external unless trained/equipped for wreck penetration and leave artifacts undisturbed.

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Offshore exposure, current, low visibility, entanglement/sharp metal, boat traffic, nitrogen loading at 27 m, and wreck/war-grave sensitivity.

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