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USS Schurz

North Carolina, United States
AOW suggestedDepth ~110 ft30–34 m (98–112 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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USS Schurz at a glance

USS Schurz is an advanced boat dive site in North Carolina, United States with depths of 30–34 m (98–112 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Barracuda, Grouper, and Southern stingray. Recent reports put the water around 23°C (73°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 16:00–18:00 · moderate

Forecast for this hour · 20:00 · run 20 h ago
3.3 m (10.8 ft)waves — about three and a half meters expected (waves — about 11 feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 23°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 73°F · seasonal avg 80°F)

Site hazards: Depth ~110 ft · Offshore current · Long boat ride (30 nm)

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Dive windows this week

SunNo window

3.4 m waves · 27 kn wind (11.3 ft waves · 27 kn wind)

Mon16:00–18:00 moderate

2.5 m waves · 22 kn wind (8.3 ft waves · 22 kn wind)

Tue7:00–18:00 favorable

1.7 m waves · 15 kn wind (5.5 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 moderate

1.7 m waves · 23 kn wind (5.6 ft waves · 23 kn wind)

Thu7:00–11:00 favorable, 11:00–17:00 moderate, 17:00–18:00 favorable

1.9 m waves · 19 kn wind (6.2 ft waves · 19 kn wind)

Fri7:00–13:00 moderate, 13:00–18:00 favorable

1.5 m waves · 16 kn wind (4.8 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

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

1.4 m waves · 15 kn wind (4.5 ft waves · 15 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 5:54 · Sunrise 6:20 · Sunset 17:20 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.2 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

Known for: Barracuda, Grouper, Atlantic spadefish
Best time: June through September for Gulf Stream-influenced warm, clear water.

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, 17% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (70°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.1 ft), wind has typically been 24 knots
  2. February, 11% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (69°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.2 ft), wind has typically been 23 knots
  3. March, 12% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (69°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.3 ft), wind has typically been 23 knots
  4. April, 36% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (71°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.3 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  5. May, 37% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (76°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.8 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  6. June, 46% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  7. July, 62% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 39% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.7 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  9. September, 29% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.2 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  10. October, 19% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (7.0 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  11. November, 26% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (76°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.5 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  12. December, 11% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.5 ft), wind has typically been 24 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, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, 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.

  • Amberjack recorded here May (1 record)

    Seriola dumerilimost recent 2015

  • Cherubfish recorded here May (1 record)

    Centropyge argimost recent 2015

  • Cub shark recorded here May (1 record)

    Carcharhinus leucasmost recent 2015

  • Gray Angelfish recorded here May (1 record)

    Pomacanthus arcuatusmost recent 2015

  • Gray Triggerfish recorded here May (1 record)

    Balistes capriscusmost recent 2015

  • Grey Nurse recorded here May (1 record)

    Carcharias taurusmost recent 2015

  • Lipophrys pholis recorded here May (1 record)

    most recent 2015

  • Paralichthys lethostigma recorded here May (1 record)

    most recent 2015

Newest record here: 2015. Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

USS Schurz began life as the German light cruiser SMS Geier, was seized at Honolulu when the US entered WWI, and sank on 21 June 1918 after a collision with the SS Florida about 30 nautical miles south of Beaufort Inlet. The 295-ft warship lies in roughly 110 ft of water with boilers rising to about 100 ft, an intact upward-pointing stern, I-beams and deck structure. Sea fans, dense baitfish schools, big rays and occasional sharks make it one of North Carolina's signature advanced wreck dives.

boatwreck

Depth ~110 ft

Offshore current

Long boat ride (30 nm)

Fishing line on wreckage

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