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Radio Island Jetty

Radio Island Jetty

North Carolina, United States

Depth
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13m

Visibility
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3m - 8m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Radio Island Jetty

North Carolina, United States

Radio Island Jetty
Depth
Depth Icon

13m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

3m - 8m

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Radio Island Jetty

Radio Island Jetty can be found on an island between Beaufort and Morehead City and parking is accessible at a county water access park. One will need to hike up to the beach to reach the dive site. It is advised to dive here before the slack tide sets in so that you can ride along the rocky channel. There is a huge amount of marine life, including crustaceans and hard and soft coral. The maximum depth is roughly 40 feet while the rocks reach around 15 feet.

Radio Island Jetty Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

13m

Visibility Range

3m 8m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

9% at 11m / 36%

O2
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

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