How deep is U-85 Wreck?

U-85 Wreck has a depth range of 25–27.4 metres (82–90 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive U-85 Wreck?

U-85 Wreck is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Advanced Open Water with wreck-diving experience; no penetration without appropriate training. certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive U-85 Wreck?

The best time to dive U-85 Wreck is typically Settled summer weather windows when offshore visibility and sea state are favorable.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

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U-85 Wreck

North Carolina, United States

AOW suggested25–27 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

U-85 Wreck at a glance

U-85 Wreck is a 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 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 5h ago

1.2 mwaves — about a meter expected

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

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

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 4:36 · Sunrise 5:04 · Sunset 19:09

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.0 km from site · graded 5h 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.

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.

Jan14%16°C2.2 m
Feb5%13°C2.3 m
Mar8%15°C2.4 m
Apr21%18°C2.0 m
May33%20°C1.7 m
Jun52%25°C1.4 m
Jul55%28°C1.3 m
Aug44%27°C1.8 m
Sep31%25°C2.3 m
Oct19%23°C2.3 m
Nov20%19°C2.0 m
Dec9%17°C2.3 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 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

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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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