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Scuba diving at U-85 in Outer Banks
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U-85

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Outer BanksBoat
About This Site
German U-boat from WWII Torpedo Alley operations. This deeper water wreck requires advanced diving skills and offers a glimpse into the underwater battlefield of the Atlantic. First U-boat sunk off US coast in WWII.

Difficulty

Advanced

Max Depth

34m

Type

Boat

Typical Visibility

18m

Conditions Summary

Best time today

12PM - 7PM

FAIR

Best day in forecast

Tomorrow

FAIR

2026-03-14

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

  • High waves expected
  • Strong surge expected
  • Strong winds expected

Offshore U-boat with near-full exposure to Atlantic groundswell. North through South-Southwest hit at full strength. Southwest through Northwest swells are slightly reduced but still significant. Open ocean conditions prevail. Shallower depth means surge can be felt.

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