About Who's Been Here Photos Dive Log Revisions Frying Pan Tower - Light Station 25 Miles Offshore, Southport, NC 28461 704-907-0399 | More Info Max Depth: 51-60ft/16-18m Average Viz: 71-80ft/22-24m Entry Type: Boat Bottom Composition: Sand Aquatic Life: Plenty To See Rating: 4.00 by 3 divers Spring: 71-75°F/22-24°C Summer: 81-85°F/27-29°C Fall: 71-75°F/22-24°C Winter: 61-65°F/16-18°C View All 12 Photos ellishugh: Avg Viz: 5-10ft/2-3m. Water Temp: 66-70°F/19-21°C. 11/30/2019 ellishugh: Avg Viz: Under 5ft/2m. Water Temp: 81-85°F/27-29°C. 9/21/2019 ellishugh: Avg Viz: 21-25ft/6-8m. Water Temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C. 7/20/2019 ellishugh: Avg Viz: 61-70ft/19-21m. Water Temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C. 7/05/2019 ellishugh: Avg Viz: 41-50ft/12-15m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 6/15/2019 ellishugh: Avg Viz: 51-60ft/16-18m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 5/25/2019 ellishugh: Avg Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m. Water Temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C. 8/11/2018 ellishugh: Avg Viz: 36-40ft/11-12m. Water Temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C. 6/15/2018 ellishugh: Avg Viz: 51-60ft/16-18m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 5/05/2018 ellishugh: Avg Viz: 36-40ft/11-12m. Water Temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C. 7/18/2016 ellishugh: Avg Viz: 36-40ft/11-12m. Water Temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C. 8/22/2015 ellishugh: Avg Viz: 11-15ft/3-5m. Water Temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C. 7/18/2015 jcobb62: Avg Viz: 71-80ft/22-24m. Water Temp: 81-85°F/27-29°C. 9/29/2012 hogfish: Avg Viz: 71-80ft/22-24m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 3/29/2012 5/09/2013 4:41 AM LatitudeAdjustment 5/08/2013 8:37 AM Greg 5/08/2013 8:36 AM Greg 5/08/2013 5:36 AM badintexas 5/08/2013 5:28 AM LatitudeAdjustment 5/07/2013 12:02 PM Greg 5/07/2013 11:57 AM Greg 5/07/2013 6:38 AM Greg 5/07/2013 6:34 AM Greg 5/12/2012 1:50 PM

Frying Pan Tower - Light Station is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located at 25 Miles Offshore, Southport, NC 28461. This dive site has an average rating of 4.00 out of 5 from 3 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 51-60ft/16-18m. The average visibility is 71-80ft/22-24m.

Frying Pan Tower or as it was called by the United States Coast Guard, the Frying Pan Shoals Light Station has been acquired from the government has been re-opened during it’s restoration as a unique bed and breakfast.

You are invited to join our efforts as we work to return this amazing facility to a self-sustaining fully functional Adventure Vacation location!

YouTube of diving: youtube.com/watch?v=1cyd9iUn6c8

YouTube Video: youtu.be/_txU_fjPPUw



Webcam topside; youtube.com/watch?v=deG4NxkouGM

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ellishugh - 7/21/2019 7:08 PM I went scuba diving here on 7/20/2019. Average viz: 21-25ft/6-8m. Water temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C. Horseshoe area Dive 1. ARS1. No fish Dive 2 Wes’ Pig. 1 gag 1ARS Double Down. Wes and Tim

ellishugh - 7/06/2019 10:03 AM I went scuba diving here on 7/5/2019. Average viz: 61-70ft/19-21m. Water temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C. 3 small Hogfish, 2 large Lobster Kish boat “Danella Marie”

ellishugh - 7/19/2018 10:17 PM I went scuba diving here on 6/15/2018. Average viz: 36-40ft/11-12m. Water temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C. Double Down with Wes and Tim. 6 Hogs, 6 Lobster, 2 Cabera Snapper, 3 Rock Hinds. Dive 1. Site 251, Dive 2 Site 258, Dive 3 Lob3 site

ellishugh - 5/09/2018 10:36 PM I went scuba diving here on 5/5/2018. Average viz: 51-60ft/16-18m. Water temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. Dove on "Double Down" with Wes. 2 lobster, 1 scamp, Wes shot a15 lb Scamp

ellishugh - 7/20/2016 6:35 AM I went scuba diving here on 7/18/2016. Average viz: 36-40ft/11-12m. Water temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C. 1 hogfish, 5 lobster. Saw 1st nurse shark. Chris Phillips, Joe Ciullo, Doug flat calm seas all day. Left out of Southport, NC