Porta Allegra Wreck Suggest edit

North Suggest · North Carolina, Cape Fear, North Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

24.0–29.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–15.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Porta Allegra Wreck is a popular dive site located off the coast of North Carolina, specifically in the Cape Fear region. This wreck, which was intentionally sunk, provides an artificial reef habitat for various marine life and is an interesting site for divers looking to explore underwater history.

Divers can expect to see a variety of marine life around the wreck, including fish species and corals. The site offers opportunities for both exploration of the wreck structure and observation of the surrounding marine ecosystem.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand wreck artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for wreck shots, macro for marine life

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