Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Carolina Beach

The top 11 dive and snorkel sites in Carolina Beach, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Carolina Beach guide

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AR-378 - 3 98' barges

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

98' barges: 3 34° 00.650' / 077° 50.678' 34° 00.648' / 077° 50.629' 34° 00.621' / 077° 50.683' 2.6 nm from the Carolina Beach Inlet sea buoy AR-378 - 3 98' barges is also known as Phillip Wolfe Reef AR-378 - 3 98' barges.

BeginnerMax depth 40 ftBoat entry
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AR-382 - 105' tug "POCAHONTAS"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

10.6 nm from Carolina Beach Inlet sea buoy AR-382 - 105' tug "POCAHONTAS" is also known as Dredge Wreck Reef AR-382 - 105' tug "POCAHONTAS".

BeginnerMax depth 58.1 ftBoat entry
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AR-378 - 195' barge

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

2.6 nm from the Carolina Beach Inlet sea buoy AR-378 - 195' barge is also known as Phillip Wolfe Reef AR-378 - 195' barge.

BeginnerMax depth 40 ftBoat entry
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AR-386 - 10 Railroad boxcars

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

33° 57.400' / 077° 33.320' 33° 57.330' / 077° 33.280' 17.8 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-386 - 10 Railroad boxcars is also known as Lennon-Hyde Reef AR-386 - 10 Railroad boxcars.

IntermediateMax depth 78.1 ftBoat entry
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AR-382 - "PLAYA"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

10.6 nm from Carolina Beach Inlet sea buoy AR-382 - "PLAYA" is also known as Dredge Wreck Reef AR-382 - Dredge "PLAYA".

BeginnerMax depth 58.1 ftBoat entry
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AR-382 - 86' tug "R.R. STONE"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

Reef Balls® 100 in a single group starting at the bow of "R.R. STONE" 33° 58.483' / 077° 41.283' to 33° 58.467' / 077° 41.383' 10.6 nm from Carolina Beach Inlet sea buoy AR-382 - 86' tug "R.R. STONE" is also known as Dredge Wreck Reef AR-382 - 86' tug "R.R. STONE".

BeginnerMax depth 58.1 ftBoat entry
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Normannia Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

Normannia Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IntermediateMax depth 100.1 ftBoat entry
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AR-378 - Buoy

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

Tires: 111,000 34° 00.783' / 077° 50.664' Reef Balls®: 10 34° 01.950' / 077° 52.083' Concrete pipe: 134 pieces 34° 01.850' / 077° 52.267' to 34° 01.817' / 077° 52.300' Reef Balls®: 100 in four groups of 25 each 34° 01.783' / 077° 52.233' 34° 01.783' / 077° 52.233' 34° 01.783' / 077° 52.233' 34° 01.783' / 077° 52.233' Concrete pipe: 85 pieces 34° 01.835' / 077° 50.192' Assorted concrete pipe, pilings and headers: 114 pieces 34° 01.850' / 077° 50.190' Miscellaneous concrete items: Approximately 115 tons 340 01.901' / 0770 52.268' Concrete pipe: 138 pieces 340 01.885' / 0770 52.265' 2.6 nm from the Carolina Beach Inlet sea buoy AR-378 - Buoy is also known as Phillip Wolfe Reef AR-378 - Buoy.

BeginnerMax depth 40 ftBoat entry
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AR-386 - "MARKHAM"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

17.8 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-386 - "MARKHAM" is also known as Lennon-Hyde Reef AR-386 - 320' USACOE dredge "MARKHAM".

IntermediateMax depth 78.1 ftBoat entry
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AR-386 - "HYDE"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

17.8 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-386 - "HYDE" is also known as Lennon-Hyde Reef AR-386 - 215' USACOE dredge "HYDE".

IntermediateMax depth 78.1 ftBoat entry
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AR-386 - "ALTON LENNON"

No reviews yetUSA, North Carolina, Cape Fear, North

17.8 nm from the Masonboro Inlet sea buoy AR-386 - "ALTON LENNON" is also known as Lennon-Hyde Reef AR-386 - 150' YTT barge "ALTON LENNON".

IntermediateMax depth 78.1 ftBoat entry
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Carolina Beach diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Carolina Beach for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 11 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.