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USS Huron Shipwreck

North Carolina, United States
Open Water suggested3–9 m depthShore entry3mm wetsuit typical

USS Huron Shipwreck at a glance

USS Huron Shipwreck is a intermediate shore dive site in North Carolina, United States with depths of 3–9 m (10–30 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 25°C (76°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 13h ago
0.6 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 25°C · seasonal avg 27°C

Site hazards: Atlantic surf zone, surge, current, boat traffic, shifting sand cover, seasonal buoy uncertainty, and protected-shipwreck legal restrictions. Do not dive or snorkel alone.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri
Sun15:00–21:00
Mon7:00–21:00
Tue7:00–16:00
Wed7:00–21:00
Thu7:00–21:00
Fri7:00–21:00
Sat7:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:36 · Sunrise 6:05 · Sunset 20:12

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.2 km from site · graded 13h 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

Best time: Calm summer mornings with low surf and local lifeguard/operator confirmation of conditions and buoy status.

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. Jan43%9°C1.3 m
  2. Feb38%8°C1.4 m
  3. Mar39%10°C1.4 m
  4. Apr52%14°C1.2 m
  5. May61%19°C1.1 m
  6. Jun80%23°C0.8 m
  7. Jul87%27°C0.8 m
  8. Aug74%26°C1.1 m
  9. Sep51%24°C1.5 m
  10. Oct51%21°C1.5 m
  11. Nov49%16°C1.3 m
  12. Dec44%11°C1.4 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

Historic USS Huron lies just off Nags Head in shallow Atlantic water and is managed as an NC Heritage Dive Site. The wreck is close enough for shore access in calm summer conditions, with buoys commonly marking bow and stern, and is useful for both snorkelers and shallow scuba divers. Treat it as a protected archaeological site: look, photograph, and do not disturb or collect artifacts.

shorewreck

Atlantic surf zone, surge, current, boat traffic, shifting sand cover, seasonal buoy uncertainty, and protected-shipwreck legal restrictions. Do not dive or snorkel alone.

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