How deep is USS Schurz?

USS Schurz has a depth range of 30–34 metres (98–112 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive USS Schurz?

USS Schurz is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Advanced Open Water; nitrox certification strongly recommended (many operators require both for this site) certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive USS Schurz?

The best time to dive USS Schurz is typically June through September for Gulf Stream-influenced warm, clear water.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at USS Schurz?

Divers at USS Schurz in United States commonly report sightings of Sand tiger shark, Amberjack, Barracuda, Atlantic spadefish, and Southern stingray. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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USS Schurz

North Carolina, United States

AOW suggestedDepth ~110 ft30–34 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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USS Schurz at a glance

USS Schurz is a 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 Sand tiger shark, Amberjack, and Barracuda. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (83°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago

1.0 mwaves — about a meter expected

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

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

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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 4:45 · Sunrise 5:13 · Sunset 19:12

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.2 km from site · graded 3h 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

Known for: Amberjack, Barracuda, 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.

Jan17%21°C2.2 m
Feb11%21°C2.2 m
Mar12%21°C2.2 m
Apr36%22°C1.9 m
May37%24°C1.8 m
Jun46%26°C1.4 m
Jul62%28°C1.3 m
Aug39%29°C1.8 m
Sep29%28°C2.2 m
Oct19%27°C2.1 m
Nov26%25°C2.0 m
Dec11%23°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, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Sand tiger sharkOccasionally seen
AmberjackCommonly seen
BarracudaCommonly seen
Atlantic spadefishCommonly seen
Southern stingrayOccasionally seen
GrouperCommonly seen

Balistes capriscus recorded here May (1 record)
most recent 2015
Carcharhinus leucas recorded here May (1 record)
most recent 2015
Carcharias taurus recorded here May (1 record)
most recent 2015
Centropyge argi recorded here May (1 record)
most recent 2015
Lipophrys pholis recorded here May (1 record)
most recent 2015
Paralichthys lethostigma recorded here May (1 record)
most recent 2015
Pomacanthus arcuatus recorded here May (1 record)
most recent 2015
Prionotus carolinus recorded here May (1 record)
most recent 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.

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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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