Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in South Carolina

The top 169 dive and snorkel sites in South Carolina, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the South Carolina guide

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Lake Jacossee

5.0(2 reviews)South Carolina, USA East

In Salem

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Lake Jocassee - The Wall

4.5(2 reviews)USA, South Carolina

State designated dive area, walkin from boat ramp, 2 platforms, a skeleton family, a sunk ski boat, tree forest and airplane parts. the lake was flooded in 1973 and a lodge and several buildings still stand at the bottom as well as a cemetery. Devil's Fork State Park

BeginnerMax depth 40 ftShore entry
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Cooper River

4.0(2 reviews)South Carolina, USA East

See www.cla.sc.edu/sciaa/staff/amerc/CooperRiverTrail.htm -- Especially for fossil collectors. 80ft deep, 10ft viz, 40-80DegF Comments from Ron Glock: If you have dived in the Cooper River, you need to dive the Clay Banks, as well, for 'whole' diving expedition. If you have a tooth from a prehistoric shark, PLEASE do not sell it as many have done. There are MANY Wooly mammoth molars there, as well as partial tusk(s). In Charleston

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Charleston Tug

4.0(1 review)Myrtle Beach, SC, United States

A largely intact tugboat 10 miles off the cost of myrtle beach. Plenty of barracuda and bait fish.

BeginnerMax depth 63 ft
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Lake Murray

4.0(1 review)South Carolina, USA East

In Columbia

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Springmaid Pier Reef

3.0(1 review)USA, South Carolina, Little River and Myrtle Beach

Springmaid Pier Reef is a 3.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Little River and Myrtle Beach which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.

BeginnerShore entry
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Charleston Nearshore Reef - Barge 2

2.0(1 review)USA, South Carolina, Charleston

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 1

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 2

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 2 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 3

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 3 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Missile Sleeve

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Missile Sleeve is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Ballast Cans

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Ballast Cans is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Army APCs 1

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

1 buoy marks the reef 12.5 nm from Charleston Harbor south jetty.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Army APCs 2

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Army APCs 2 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Edisto Offshore Reef - Deckhouse

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Edisto

Unmarked reef 23.5 nm from Stono Inlet.

IntermediateMax depth 65 ftBoat entry
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Parris Island Reef

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

1 buoy marks reef, located in Broad River between Parris Island and Daws Island.

BeginnerMax depth 24.9 ftBoat entry
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General Gordon Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

Use caution at low tide. Marked by 1 buoy 2.0 nm from Port Royal Sound channel buoy "14."

BeginnerMax depth 8.9 ftBoat entry
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Whitewater Reef - Tanks 2

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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Gaskins Bank Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

Scattered accumulation of railroad rails lost by large barge. Use caution at low tide. Wreck is unmarked 5.7 nm from Port Royal Sound channel buoy "5."

BeginnerMax depth 3.9 ftBoat entry
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Top dive shops in South Carolina

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Carolina Dive Locker
4.9 (72) · Mount Pleasant
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Coastal Scuba LLC
4.7 (108) · North Myrtle Beach
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Columbia Scuba
4.8 (40) · Columbia
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South Carolina diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in South Carolina for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 169 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best dive and snorkel sites in South Carolina?

Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in South Carolina are Lake Jacossee (5.0 from 2 reviews), Lake Jocassee - The Wall (4.5 from 2 reviews) and Reef L - Dredge Henry Bacon (4.0 from 2 reviews).

Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in South Carolina?

The top-rated beginner sites are Lake Jocassee - The Wall (4.5 from 2 reviews), Reef L - Dredge Henry Bacon (4.0 from 2 reviews) and Charleston Tug (4.0 from 1 review).

Where can I shore dive in South Carolina?

Lake Jacossee, Lake Jocassee - The Wall, Cooper River and Lake Murray are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.

Are there dive shops in South Carolina?

Zentacle lists 8 dive shops in South Carolina. The top-rated are Carolina Dive Locker (4.9 from 72 reviews) and Coastal Scuba LLC (4.7 from 108 reviews).