Weather & Conditions

Photo courtesy of Dale Hansen

Photo courtesy of Dale Hansen

Our prime diving season is May through October when the air and water temperatures are highest, and visibilty peaks, often reaching 100 feet. During the summer months, a 3mm wetsuit is sufficient where as in the spring and fall, a 5mm or 7mm wetsuit is appropriate. Our winter season offers fewer crowds and cooler temperatures, though visibility slightly declines. We recommend either a 7mm wetsuit, or a drysuit, and a hood for winter diving.

"NC weather is inherently difficult to predict, even in the final days leading up to a charter."

Sea conditions vary considerably on a daily basis, but tend to be better during the summer. If you're prone to seasickness, we do recommend that you take precautions, even in the calmest of seas.

Keep in mind that forecasts can change dramatically and are, unfortunately, often inaccurate. As such, while we strive to be accommodating, desicions regarding weather are commonly made on the morning of the charter. These decisions include, but are not limited to, cancellation and choice of dive sites, and are made at the sole discretion of the boat captains. We cannot guarantee water clarity, sea state, or a particular dive site. However, in the event of a full cancellation due to weather, the full price of each charter spot cancelled is fully refundable, except for the 3% credit card fee which is nonrefundable.

If you have any questions about our cancellation policy, click here to view it, or give us a call, 252-728-2265, or email us at dive@discoverydiving.com.

Current Conditions

May 20, 2025

The Senatuer Duhamel had 15 - 20 feet of visibility on the first dive and 30 feet on the second dive and the water was 72 degrees.  There were grouper, flounder, spade fish, 1 sand tiger, and black sea bass.

 

May 19, 2025
The Caribsea had 25 - 30 feet of visibility and the water was 71 degrees.  There were grouper, sand tigers, flounder, sheepshead, and black sea bass.

The Hutton had 30 - 50 feet of visibility and the water was 72 degrees.  There were grouper, flounder, black, sea bass, spadefish, a bull shark, and baitfish.

May 18, 2025
The Army Tug had 25 - 30 feet of visibility and the water was 69 degrees.  There were grouper, baitfish, and black sea bass.

The Indra had 15 - 20 feet of visibility and the water was 69 degrees.  There were grouper, flounder, baitfish, and black sea bass.

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