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Crystal Coast
North Carolina, United States13 dive sites
About This Area
The Crystal Coast, also known as the Southern Outer Banks, is North Carolina's premier diving destination. Home to the 'Graveyard of the Atlantic,' this region offers world-class wreck diving with over 2,000 shipwrecks. The warm Gulf Stream waters provide excellent visibility and diverse marine life including sand tiger sharks.
Features
- •World-class wreck diving with 2,000+ shipwrecks
- •Warm Gulf Stream waters (75-80°F summer)
- •Excellent visibility (50-100+ ft)
- •Sand tiger sharks year-round
- •Mix of WWII wrecks and artificial reefs
- •Professional dive operations in Morehead City and Beaufort
Diving Tips
- •Best diving May through October
- •Water temperatures 75-80°F in summer, 55-65°F in winter
- •7mm wetsuit recommended in winter
- •Most sites require boat access
- •Strong currents possible at offshore sites
- •Book charters in advance during peak season
Map Area Overview
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