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MrBigfins

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When does the dive season start on the wrecks off of NC? Was thinking of taking a trip down in April. Temps at depth? How many trips go out? Sea conditions? Thanks in advance
 
I like to go to NC late May early June. The water temps then are about 68-72F, as the gulf stream is pushing clear warm water past the coast. Weather is the big enemy in NC, vis can go from a respectable 40-50 feet to less than 10' if the weather turns bad. The 1st time I went there we dove everyday and had vis from 40-100 feet depending on the site. The closer to shore the site, generally the less vis. Wrecks 25-30+ miles offshore have the best vis. The last time I went the weather was so bad some dives were cancelled and money returned. The vis was so bad I thought I was back in RI!

If you hit it good you'll be captive by NC diving and want to go as often as possible. Good luck enjoy your trip.
 
A group of friends of mine from Maine made the trip (driving) a couple years ago, never got a single dive in. :eek:
 
I would think 55 to 60 degrees would be warm enough for a wetsuit.

They dive all Winter in Boston Harbor with dry suits and water temps around 35!
 

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