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 Jocassee - The Wall
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
Reef L - Dredge Henry Bacon
23 nm east of Ossabaw Island
Cooper River
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
Charleston Tug
A largely intact tugboat 10 miles off the cost of myrtle beach. Plenty of barracuda and bait fish.
Springmaid Pier Reef
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.
Charleston Nearshore Reef - Barge 2
1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.
Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 1
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.
Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 2
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.
Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 3
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.
Charleston Sixty Reef - Missile Sleeve
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.
Charleston Sixty Reef - Ballast Cans
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.
Charleston Sixty Reef - Army APCs 1
1 buoy marks the reef 12.5 nm from Charleston Harbor south jetty.
Charleston Sixty Reef - Army APCs 2
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.
Edisto Offshore Reef - Deckhouse
Unmarked reef 23.5 nm from Stono Inlet.
Parris Island Reef
1 buoy marks reef, located in Broad River between Parris Island and Daws Island.
General Gordon Wreck
Use caution at low tide. Marked by 1 buoy 2.0 nm from Port Royal Sound channel buoy "14."
Whitewater Reef - Tanks 2
1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Gaskins Bank Wreck
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."
Bill Perry Jr Reef
This site contains a tugboat, several Navy landing craft, a shrimp trawler. Swim the Landing Craft deck or crew quarters. Popular swim through. Good site to see grouper, snapper, and tropical fish. Charter and Private Boat Bill Perry Jr Reef is also known as Bill Perry.
Bp-25 Reef
This site features a 280 ft Panamian tanker sunk withloads of coral growth. NYC Subway cars are all over the site providing a new home to grouper and loggerhead sea turtles Loads of fish!!! (Advance Site) Charter or Private Boat Bp-25 Reef is also known as BP-25 & NYC Subway Cars.
Pawley's Island Reef
48 ft Tugboat, spud barges and reef material. This site holds large numbers of flounder. Pawley's Island Reef is also known as Pawleys Island Reef, 200 Reef Balls, tugboat, and landing craft.
St. Cathan
The British sub chaser hit the Dutch merchant vessel The Hebe in 1942 (WWII). The St. Cathan is loaded with fish. St. Cathan is also known as Twin Cities Wreck.
North Inlet Reef - Concrete Reef Balls
North Inlet Reef - Concrete Reef Balls is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Georgetown which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Betsy Ross Reef - 175' Ship (YO-224)
8.4 nm from Port Royal channel entrance buoy "2PR."
Eagles Nest Reef - TIC Units
1 buoy marks the reef 5.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Little River Reef
2.7 nm from south jetty at Little River Inlet. 1 buoy marks the reef.
North Inlet Reef
9.6 nm from Winyah Bay, 1 buoy marks reef.
North Inlet Reef - Steel Pup Tents
North Inlet Reef - Steel Pup Tents is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Georgetown which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Paradise Reef
3.2 nm from south jetty at Murrells Inlet and 2 buoys mark reef.
Kiawah Reef - Automobiles
2 buoys mark reef, bearing 115�/6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."
Kiawah Reef - 200' Deck Barge
2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."
Paradise Reef - Concrete Reef Balls
3.2 nm from south jetty at Murrells Inlet.
C J Davidson Jr Reef
1 buoy marks the reef 6.5 nm from channel buoy "2WB."
C J Davidson Jr Reef - Steel & Tire Units 2
C J Davidson Jr Reef - Steel & Tire Units 2 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Georgetown which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Cape Romain Reef
1 buoy marks the reef 12.0 nm from Winyah Bay channel buoy "2WB."
Little River Offshore Reef - Landing Craft
10.5 nm from Little River Inlet
Charleston Nearshore Reef - Barge 1
1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.
Charleston Nearshore Reef
1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.
Charleston Nearshore Reef - 105' Barge
1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.
Georgetown Nearshore Reef
1 buoy marks the reef 2.7 nm from Winyah Bay south jetty mound.
Cape Romain Reef - Barge
12.0 nm from Winyah Bay channel buoy "2WB".
Capers Reef - Coast Guard Buoy R8
1 state buoy and Coast Guard buoy "R-8" mark reef, 12.2 nm from offshore end of Charleston jetties.
Charleston Nearshore Reef - Barge 3
1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.
Kiawah Reef - 100' Deck Barge
2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."
North Edisto Nearshore
1 buoy marks reef 1.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."
Kiawah Reef - North Buoy
2 buoys mark reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."
Charleston Nearshore Reef - Ballast Cans
1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.
Kiawah Reef - Dry Dock
2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."
Kiawah Reef - 100' Pusher Tug
2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."
Kiawah Reef - 90' Tug (Coppedge)
2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."
Kiawah Reef - 110' and120' barges
2 buoys mark reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."
Charleston Nearshore Reef - Missile Motor Cradles
1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.
Kiawah Reef - South Buoy
2 buoys mark reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."
Kiawah Reef - 260' Deck Barge
Kiawah Reef - 260' Deck Barge is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Kiawah Reef - 62' Lash Barge
2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."
Kiawah Reef - 437' Ship (Robison)
2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."
Kiawah Reef - 300' Hopper Barge
2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."
Edisto Forty Reef - Army APCs 2
1 buoy marks the reef 6.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."
Edisto Forty Reef
1 buoy marks reef 6.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."
Edisto Forty Reef - Army APCs 1
1 buoy marks the reef 6.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."
Edisto Offshore Reef
Unmarked reef 23.5 nm from Stono Inlet.
Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 1
Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Beaufort which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Parris Island Reef - 40 ft Barge
1 buoy marks reef, located in Broad River between Parris Island and Daws Island.
Whitewater Reef - Tanks 1
1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Lowcountry Anglers' Reef
Lowcountry Anglers' Reef is also known as Lowcountry Anglers Reef.
Eagles Nest Reef - Tug Boat
1 buoy marks the reef 5.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Betsy Ross Reef - 430' Liberty Ship
8.4 nm from Port Royal channel entrance buoy "2PR."
Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 2
8.4 nm from Port Royal channel entrance buoy "2PR."
Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 3
Abundant Cudas and moom jellies. Vast sea life and healthy growth on hull. Limited vis during tidal flows.. Plan to arrive on site 1 hr before low or high tide. Take a good light. Can be difficult to anchor on the wreck as there is no mooring buoys present. Also dont miss other sites at reef 175 ft tug, tanks, subway cars. Yes you will see some very large sharks on this dive but food is so abundant on this site thjat you will be noticed as the scary black thing with bubbles that they dont want around them. One of my best dives in last 5 years. 8.4 nm from Port Royal channel entrance buoy "2PR."
Eagles Nest Reef
1 buoy marks the reef 5.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Wayne Upchurch Reef
4 Army APC's
Hilton Head Reef
2 buoys mark the reef 5.0 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Eagles Nest Reef - Tank 3
1 buoy marks the reef 5.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Hilton Head Reef - 50' Barge
2 buoys mark the reef 5.0 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Reef L - Latex Barge
23 nm east of Ossabaw Island
Reef J - Tug Elmira
17.5 nm east of St. Catherines Island
Georgetown Reef - Landing Craft
Georgetown Reef - Landing Craft is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Georgetown which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Reef CCA - Deck Barge 2
22 nm east of Ossabaw Island
Reef CCA - SMS Warehouse Barge
22 nm east of Ossabaw Island
Reef J - Liberty Ship Daniels
17.5 nm east of St. Catherines Island
Reef CCA - Deck Barge
22 nm east of Ossabaw Island
Reef J - Buoy Tender Sagebrush
17.5 nm east of St. Catherines Island
Reef KC - Deck Barge
9 nm southeast of Wassaw Island
Reef KC - Dump Scow
9 nm southeast of Wassaw Island
Reef L - Tug Delta Diamond
23 nm east of Ossabaw Island
Reef J - Ferry Boat Janet
17.5 nm east of St. Catherines Island
Reef L - Tug Senasqua
23 nm east of Ossabaw Island
Georgetown Reef - Barge
Georgetown Reef - Barge is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Georgetown which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Georgetown Reef - Structures 1
Georgetown Reef - Structures 1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Georgetown which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Georgetown Reef - Structures 2
Georgetown Reef - Structures 2 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Georgetown which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Ten Mile Reef - Southern Buoy
Ten Mile Reef - Southern Buoy is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Little River and Myrtle Beach which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Ten Mile Reef - Tugboat & Barge
Ten Mile Reef - Tugboat & Barge is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Little River and Myrtle Beach which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Ten Mile Reef - 200' Ship
Ten Mile Reef - 200' Ship is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Little River and Myrtle Beach which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
City of Richmond
250 steel-hulledferry, five deck passenger ship that sank during a storm while being towed to the Virgin Islands. Some of the structure is still intact. Near Coast Guard buoy WR-2A, 14.3 nm from Winyah Bay entrance.
Ten Mile Reefe - Concrete Reef Balls
Ten Mile Reefe - Concrete Reef Balls is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Little River and Myrtle Beach which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Georgetown Reef - 100' Ship
7.6 nm from end of Winyah Bay jetty.
Georgetown Reef
7.6 nm from end of Winyah Bay jetty, 1 buoy marks the reef.
Little River Offshore Reef
10.5 nm from Little River Inlet. 1 buoy marks the reef.
Lake Jocassee Boat Ramp
Follow signs for access to the day-use, non-motorized boat ramp
Pumphouse
The pump house is located across the lake from Lake keowee Marina in Seneca, South Carolina. Its the old town of Seneca water treatment plant before they flooded the river to create the lake. Pumphouse is also known as Keowee Pumphouse.
Lake Jocassee - The Wall 2
Lake Jocassee
Hot Hole
The Hot Hole is a cove on Lake Keowee where hot water comes out of the nuclear power plant; temperature is somewhere between about 68°F and 80°F. Access is by boat with a cost of $40.00 per person for a 2 tank dive.
130-183 Bridge
130-183 Bridge is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Whitewater Reef
1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Whitewater Reef - 60' Lash Barge
1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Cooper River - Moncks Corner
The Cooper River: His nickname is the "Black River" and offers divers the unique experience of searching the bottom of the river for giant megalodon fossilized shark teeth, whale fossils, mastodon fossils and many other fossils. There is also a great opportunity here for the treasure hunters searching for Indian artifacts, Colonial artifacts, antique bottles, Revolutionary & Civil War relics. Abundant wildlife you may see include american alligators, turtles, bald eagles, osprey, herons, egrets, jumping fish, dolphins, and otters. The river winds through fresh and salt water wetlands, immense historic rice fields that are now flooded, and banks with Live Oaks, Spanish moss, magnolias and much more. In addition you will see the man made ruins left behind from the booming 1700's and 1800's river trade and commerce. From the boat you also see modern day sites of interest such as grounds of Mepkin Abbey Monastery, and Durham Creek freshwater reservoir channel. River Condition: Visibility: This is not black water or "Braille" diving. It is like night diving, with good light you can see 1-12ft. Average is about 3 ft of visibility with a good light. Currents: None to ripping/raging Depth: average is 23-40 ft Bottom: Sand, clay, gravel, logs, holes, bank cut-outs, shipwrecks, marl Temperature: Varies with season, 45-90 ° F The Dive Spot: Good place to find a lots of little shark teeth.
Cooper River - Rice Mill
The Cooper River: His nickname is the "Black River" and offers divers the unique experience of searching the bottom of the river for giant megalodon fossilized shark teeth, whale fossils, mastodon fossils and many other fossils. There is also a great opportunity here for the treasure hunters searching for Indian artifacts, Colonial artifacts, antique bottles, Revolutionary & Civil War relics. Abundant wildlife you may see include american alligators, turtles, bald eagles, osprey, herons, egrets, jumping fish, dolphins, and otters. The river winds through fresh and salt water wetlands, immense historic rice fields that are now flooded, and banks with Live Oaks, Spanish moss, magnolias and much more. In addition you will see the man made ruins left behind from the booming 1700's and 1800's river trade and commerce. From the boat you also see modern day sites of interest such as grounds of Mepkin Abbey Monastery, and Durham Creek freshwater reservoir channel. River Condition: Visibility: This is not black water or "Braille" diving. It is like night diving, with good light you can see 1-12ft. Average is about 3 ft of visibility with a good light. Currents: None to ripping/raging Depth: average is 23-40 ft Bottom: Sand, clay, gravel, logs, holes, bank cut-outs, shipwrecks, marl Temperature: Varies with season, 45-90 ° F Divespot: It is a great spot to find small, medium and larger teeth.
Fripp Island Reef
1 buoy marks the reef 5.8 nm from Fripp Inlet.
Fripp Island Reef - Concrete Reef Balls
1 buoy marks the reef 5.8 nm from Fripp Inlet.
Fripp Island Drydock Wreck
Steel-hulled drydock section at 32°17.079' N / 80°24.967' W Marked by Coast Guard buoy 3.0 nm from Fripp Inlet.
Steel-hulled drydock section
Marked by Coast Guard buoy 3.0 nm from Fripp Inlet.
Fripp Island Reef - Barge 2
1 buoy marks the reef 5.8 nm from Fripp Inlet.
Fripp Island Reef - Barge 1
1 buoy marks the reef 5.8 nm from Fripp Inlet.
Bruce Rush Reef
65 Ft Fishing boat. A cool wheel house (Capt's Helm) where you may sit and look out over the ship. This is a great photo opportunity. Charters and Private Boats Bruce Rush Reef is also known as Rush Reef.
Greenville Reef
The Greenville Reef is a collection of Reefs with a 105 ft Tugboat, an upright 175' Navy Yard oiler,106' Fuel barge and some other barges. This reef sits a little deeper and is home to some big grouper and scamps. Charter and Private Boat Greenville Reef is also known as 175' Ship (Yog-78).
Edisto Sixty Reef
1 buoy marks the reef 10.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."
Edisto Sixty Reef - 330' Ship (Page)
1 buoy marks reef 10.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."
Edisto Sixty Reef - Bridge Section 1
1 buoy marks the reef 10.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."
Edisto Sixty Reef - Bridge Section 2
1 buoy marks the reef 10.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."
Edisto Sixty Reef - Bridge Section 3
1 buoy marks reef 10.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."
Edisto Sixty Reef - Yarn Racks
1 buoy marks reef 10.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."
Edisto Sixty Reef - 264' Ship (YDT-16)
1 buoy marks reef 10.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."
Hunting Island Reef - Barge
1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Fripp Inlet.
Hunting Island Reef - Structure
1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Fripp Inlet.
Hunting Island Reef - Landing Craft
1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Fripp Inlet.
Hilton Head Reef - Boat
2 buoys mark the reef 5.0 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Hilton Head Reef - 200' Barge
2 buoys mark the reef 5.0 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Hilton Head Reef - 100' Barge + tires
2 buoys mark the reef 5.0 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Hilton Head Reef - Tank 1
2 buoys mark the reef 5.0 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Hilton Head Reef - Tank 3
2 buoys mark the reef 5.0 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Civil War Wreck
This wreck is thought to be the Governor. Many artifacts have been taken from this site. Great treasure hunter site. Cases of guns and Civil war time memorabilia.
Eagles Nest Reef - Tank 1
1 buoy marks the reef 5.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Eagles Nest Reef - Landing Craft 1
1 buoy marks the reef 5.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Eagles Nest Reef - Landing Craft 2
1 buoy marks the reef 5.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Eagles Nest Reef - Tank 2
1 buoy marks the reef 5.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."
Will Goldfinch Reef
170 ft Navy yard oiler laying on its side. The hull has lots of coral growth. This site also has a 120 ft fuel barge. We have run a line between the both. Grouper, ring tales, grunts, snapper, sea bass love this site. Charter or Private Boat 33 17.005 078 45.372 Will Goldfinch Reef is also known as Goldfinch Reef, 175' Ship (Yo-225).
Hebe Wreck
Dutch freighter that hit the St. Cathan in black out conditions in 1942 (WWII). Brown and green bottles & China can be found here. Hebe Wreck is also known as SS Hebe, Twin Cities Wreck.
General Sherman Wreck
Originally a 200 ft. blockade-runner, this 120 year old post-Civil War wreck lies in 52 feet of water about 6 miles from Little River Inlet. Always surrounded by multitudes of marine life, the SHERMAN also offers a variety of artifacts for the careful hunter. US belt buckles, buttons, bottles and fossils have been found on this site,- a South Carolina shipwreck popular with divers of all skill levels.
C J Davidson Jr Reef - Barge
6.5 nm from channel buoy "2WB."
C J Davidson Jr Reef - Steel & Tire Units 1
C J Davidson Jr Reef - Steel & Tire Units 1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Georgetown which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
C J Davidson Jr Reef - Concrete Reef Balls
C J Davidson Jr Reef - Concrete Reef Balls is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Georgetown which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Hector Reef
Marked by Coast Guard buoy "WR-4" 11.7 nm from channel buoy "2WB."
Capers Reef
Capers Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Capers Reef - Concrete Reef Balls 1
1 state buoy and Coast Guard buoy "R-8" mark reef 12.2 nm from offshore end of Charleston jetties.
Capers Reef - Concrete Reef Balls 2
1 state buoy and Coast Guard buoy "R-8" mark reef 12.2 nm from offshore end of Charleston jetties.
Capers Reef - Tug Boat
1 state buoy and Coast Guard buoy "R-8" mark reef 12.2 nm from offshore end of Charleston jetties
Capers Reef - Unknown Barge
1 state buoy and Coast Guard buoy "R-8" mark reef 12.2 nm from offshore end of Charleston jetties
Capers Reef - Caisson
1 state buoy and Coast Guard buoy "R-8" mark reef 12.2 nm from offshore end of Charleston jetties
Capers Reef - Landing Craft 1
1 state buoy and Coast Guard buoy "R-8" mark reef 12.2 nm from offshore end of Charleston jetties
Capers Reef - Landing Craft 2
1 state buoy and Coast Guard buoy "R-8" mark reef 12.2 nm from offshore end of Charleston jetties
Capers Reef - 150' Deck Barge
1 state buoy and Coast Guard buoy "R-8" mark reef 12.2 nm from offshore end of Charleston jetties.
Capers Reef - Pipes and Cubes
1 state buoy and Coast Guard buoy "R-8" mark reef 12.2 nm from offshore end of Charleston jetties
Reef CCA - Tug Matt Turecamo
22 nm east of Ossabaw Island Reef CCA - Tug Matt Turecamo is also known as Artificial Reef CCA - Tug "Matt Turecamo".
Reef KC - Honey Barge
9 nm southeast of Wassaw Island
Reef KC - Motherlode Barge
9 nm southeast of Wassaw Island
Reef KC - Sailboat Jupiter
9 nm southeast of Wassaw Island
Reef KC - Olympics Barge
9 nm southeast of Wassaw Island
Reef L - Sayler Barge
23 nm east of Ossabaw Island
Coos River
Coos River, Charleston to Cape Argo there are two sites in the river 1 just outside boat basin reef marked by steel piling.. good fishing cabazon, ling, sole, etc.. 2 directly across the river from 1 submerged jetty good fishing both sites will occasionally give up a anchor of crab ring... 3 from Bassendorf Beach to Cape Argo good offshore reefs excellent marine life to see and plenty of fish. also have seen a 10" abalone taken there, rock scallops, sea lions. By foot in some areas, best by boat in calm water. Bad weather dive on sites 1 & 2.
Reef L - M-60 Battle Tanks
31°45.492' / 80°35.595' 31°45.515' / 80°35.539' 31°45.319' / 80°35.586' 31°45.325' / 80°35.576' 31°45.133' / 80°35.573' 31°44.938' / 80°35.538' 31°44.928' / 80°35.546' 31°44.902' / 80°35.553' 31°44.463' / 80°35.300' 23 nm east of Ossabaw Island
Ten Mile Reef - Northern Buoy
200 ft barge that is home to many fish. The barge is older and has a lot of growth. Barracuda and Spade fish. Charter and Private Boat Ten Mile Reef - Northern Buoy is also known as 10 Mile.
Eleven Mile Reef
90 ft tugboat with a swim through. Navy A-6 attack plane nearby. A good site to see Barracuda and Spade fish. Dolphin stop by from time to time. Eleven Mile Reef is also known as Tug and Airplane.
Capers Reef - 120' Deck Barge
1 state buoy and Coast Guard buoy "R-8" mark reef 12.2 nm from offshore end of Charleston jetties
Charleston Sixty Reef - Reef Buoy
1 buoy marks the reef 12.5 nm from Charleston Harbor south jetty.
Charleston Sixty Reef - 240' Barge
Charleston Sixty Reef - 240' Barge is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Charleston Sixty Reef - Concrete Reef Balls
Charleston Sixty Reef - Concrete Reef Balls is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Charleston Sixty Reef - Missiles Equip Sects
Charleston Sixty Reef - Missiles Equip Sects is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
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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).
