How deep is USS Huron Shipwreck?

USS Huron Shipwreck ranges from 3 to 9 metres deep (10–30 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is USS Huron Shipwreck a shore dive or a boat dive?

USS Huron Shipwreck is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as a surf entry. The entry area is recorded as exposed to surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive USS Huron Shipwreck?

USS Huron Shipwreck is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 3 to 9 metres (10–30 feet). Access is from shore, with the entry recorded as a surf entry. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive USS Huron Shipwreck?

Calm summer mornings with low surf and local lifeguard/operator confirmation of conditions and buoy status. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

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IntermediateShore entry

USS Huron Shipwreck

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Open Water suggested3–9 m (10–30 ft) depthShore entry5mm wetsuit typical

USS Huron Shipwreck at a glance

USS Huron Shipwreck is an 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 18°C (64°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 15:00–19:00 · moderate · sunset 18:13

Forecast for this hour · 11:00 · run 21 h ago

1.3 m (4.3 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 18°C · seasonal avg 21°C ( · Forecast 64°F · seasonal avg 69°F)

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

Lightest wind: Fri

Mon

1.3 m waves · 11 kn wind (4.1 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Tue

0.8 m waves · 13 kn wind (2.8 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Wed

1.0 m waves · 13 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Thu

0.7 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Fri

0.5 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Sat

0.4 m waves · 18 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 18 kn wind)

Sun

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Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:53 · Sunrise 7:19 · Sunset 18:13 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.2 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 13:26 GMT-4

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: 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.

January, 43% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 9°C (49°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
February, 38% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (47°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
March, 39% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (50°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
April, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (57°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
May, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (66°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
June, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
July, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots, historically most favorable
August, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (78°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
September, 51% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (76°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
October, 51% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (69°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
November, 49% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.1 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
December, 44% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 11°C (52°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 20 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

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Roanoke Island Outfitters8.7 km (5.4 mi)
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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.

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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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