Kensei
Master Fin Sharpener
When is a good time of the year to be diving in North Carolina?
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Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach is a nice visit if you're a history buff. Just cross the causeway from Morehead to Atlantic Beach and turn left at the traffic light. You'll go straight to it. The Aquarium is really nice. It is bout 6-8 miles south of Atlantic Beach. Instead of turning left to go to Fort Macon, turn right. Follow the signs to the Aquarium. The waterfronts of Morehead City, Beaufort, and Atlantic Beach are nice visits as well. There is a nautical museum on the waterfront street in Beaufort that is (or was when I visited a few years ago) free admission. They do have a place for donations if you are so inclined.So August?
Olympus is on my bucket list. Even with rough weather, it's better than hearing "port closed," in Cozumel.
Any tips for other activities, site seeing, snorkeling, in the Morehead area?
I really enjoy diving with Olympus in Morehead City. I got in 5 straight days of diving during the first week in July 2020. The water temps were high 70s to low 80s. In late August last year, got blown out 1 day, but had 2 good days and the water temps were in the low 70s because of strong currents. It's a crap shoot for sure!When is a good time of the year to be diving in North Carolina?
What time of year were these 3 trips? Dive shops are saying late June to August. My experience having grown up on the east coast (south eastern Penna.) is that very early Oct. has the most stable weather.When the wind ain’t blowing. I’m 0/3. Not sure if I’m going to try and drive down again. Totally unpredictable. Do I sound frustrated?