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1Charleston Tug
A largely intact tugboat 10 miles off the cost of myrtle beach. Plenty of barracuda and bait fish.
BeginnerMax depth 63 ft
Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Horry County
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2Springmaid 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.
BeginnerShore entry
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3Bp-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.
BeginnerMax depth 68.9 ftBoat entry
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4Little River Reef
2.7 nm from south jetty at Little River Inlet. 1 buoy marks the reef.
BeginnerMax depth 24.9 ftBoat entry
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5Little River Offshore Reef - Landing Craft
10.5 nm from Little River Inlet
BeginnerMax depth 49.9 ftBoat entry
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6Little River Offshore Reef
10.5 nm from Little River Inlet. 1 buoy marks the reef.
BeginnerMax depth 49.9 ftBoat entry
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7Civil 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.
IntermediateMax depth 69.9 ftBoat entry
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8Hebe 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.
IntermediateMax depth 75.1 ftBoat entry
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9General 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.
BeginnerMax depth 51.8 ftBoat entry
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10Bill 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.
BeginnerMax depth 29.5 ftBoat entry
Horry County diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in Horry County for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 10 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Horry County?
The top-rated beginner sites are Charleston Tug (4.0 from 1 review) and Springmaid Pier Reef (3.0 from 1 review).
Are there dive shops in Horry County?
Zentacle lists 1 dive shop in Horry County. The top-rated is Coastal Scuba LLC (4.7 from 108 reviews).