

Best for intermediate divers, 140-160m, boat entry, mild current.
The Manuela Wreck is a technical dive site located off Cape Lookout, resting at depths between 140 and 160 metres. As an artificial reef, the structure sits well beyond recreational limits, requiring advanced certification and careful gas planning. Divers can expect visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. While surface conditions are generally mild, the site is subject to strong currents and significant thermoclines throughout the descent. Water temperatures fluctuate between 16C and 24C, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Access is exclusively by boat, and divers should coordinate with charter operators to verify current forecasts and thermocline depths before planning their dive.
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Check current forecasts and thermocline depth with your charter operator before committing to a plan, as conditions at depth can differ substantially from surface readings. Confirm all gas planning and redundancy requirements with your dive team well in advance, as facilities at the site itself are not guaranteed.
Boat access only, located southeast of Ocracoke, North Carolina.
Recorded at this site
Depth
140-160m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
No, this site is intended for intermediate and advanced technical divers due to its extreme depth of 140 to 160 metres.
Access to this site is only possible by boat, located approximately 120 kilometres from shore.
The wreck lies at an average depth of 150 metres, with the structure spanning 140 to 160 metres.
Divers must be prepared for significant depth, strong currents, and thermoclines during the descent.
Diving at Manuela Wreck in Cape Lookout requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Manuela Wreck in Cape Lookout. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 24°C.
Manuela Wreck in Cape Lookout typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Manuela Wreck in Cape Lookout typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.