Shoal · Hatteras Island, North Carolina
Wimble Shoals
A field of sand ridges extending several miles offshore between Rodanthe and Salvo, historically a shipping hazard and today a productive fishing ground. Depths run as little as 15 ft (5 m) on the crests in a sea that is otherwise 40-60 ft deep.
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Quick facts
| Type | Shoal |
|---|---|
| Charted depth | 5 m (16 ft) below MLLW |
| Position | 35.5555°N, 75.3933°W |
| From Oregon Inlet bridge | 27 km (17 mi), bearing 152° SSE |
| Source | NOAA ENC US3DE01M; Curated (NOAA AWOIS / NC DMF / NPS) |
How to see it
Underwater, so there is nothing to see from the shore. From Oregon Inlet bridge, 27 km (17 mi) away, CoastFinder draws it below the horizon at its bearing and distance, with its charted depth.
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Nearby
- Rodanthe PierPier · 6.9 km
- LouiseShipwreck · 8.2 m · 11 km
- G.A. KohlerShipwreck · 0 m · 12 km
- RelianceShipwreck · 21.9 m · 13 km
- Hatteras IslandIsland · 15 km
- BedloeShipwreck · 27.4 m · 15 km
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.