U-352 (Wreck)
The U-352, a German submarine from World War II, met its demise on May 9, 1942, south of Morehead City, North Carolina. Sunk by depth charges from the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Icarus, this historic wreck now rests in 35 meters of water at a 45-degree list to starboard.
Today, the U-352 wreck serves as a vibrant artificial reef, home to an abundant array of colorful marine ray-finned fish including groupers and sea basses. Visibility reaches up to 17 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater beauty. With a maximum depth of 33 meters, this dive is recommended for advanced divers.
Explore the underwater history and marine life at this captivating dive site in the United States, offering an unforgettable experience just a short distance away.
Today, the U-352 wreck serves as a vibrant artificial reef, home to an abundant array of colorful marine ray-finned fish including groupers and sea basses. Visibility reaches up to 17 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater beauty. With a maximum depth of 33 meters, this dive is recommended for advanced divers.
Explore the underwater history and marine life at this captivating dive site in the United States, offering an unforgettable experience just a short distance away.
Diving Conditions Score for U-352 (Wreck)
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for U-352 (Wreck)
Depth
33m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for U-352 (Wreck)
Wave Height
1.64m
Wind Speed
12.8 m/s
Water Temp
26.4°C
Visibility
15.3km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
6.4s
Air Temperature
26.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for U-352 (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for U-352 (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.620000000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.08m, Wind 7.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.553333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at U-352 (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at U-352 (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at U-352 (Wreck) are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1.08m (5.9s), Wind: 7.7 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 3.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for U-352 (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at U-352 (Wreck)
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for U-352 (Wreck)
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for U-352 (Wreck)
January
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for U-352 (Wreck)
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
July
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.8m / 9.2ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for U-352 (Wreck)
U-352 (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.7°C) and January the coldest (7.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 2.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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