Crown jewel of North Carolina diving. This 218-foot German U-boat was sunk by Coast Guard Cutter Icarus in 1942. Now an artificial reef teeming with marine life and one of the most popular intermediate wreck dives in the world.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Depth
35m
Type
Boat
Typical Visibility
23m
Conditions Summary
Best time today
5PM - 7PM
FAIR
Best day in forecast
Thursday
POOR
2026-04-02
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
High waves expected
Strong surge expected
Strong winds expected
Legendary U-boat 26 miles offshore. Fully exposed to open ocean swell from all directions. Surface conditions dictated by sea state. Gulf Stream proximity means clear water but potential for strong currents.
