

Best for intermediate divers, 1-8m, boat entry, mild current.
Ocean View Reef is an artificial reef located 823 metres offshore in Chesapeake Bay. The site sits in shallow water ranging from 1 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Divers should expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site requires intermediate skill due to the presence of active boat traffic and potential entanglement hazards on the structure. Water temperatures vary significantly throughout the year, ranging from 6C to 25C, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. A typical dive lasts 30 minutes, and divers must deploy a surface marker buoy upon ascent to signal their position to passing vessels.
36.95000, -76.20417
The site is marked with a yellow VMRC buoy designated EO.
Located 2500 yards west of the entrance of Little Creek Harbor, approximately 900 yards off the beach.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 8m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
6-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
The site is rated for intermediate divers, as it requires managing boat traffic and potential entanglement hazards on the artificial structure.
The depth ranges from 1 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Ocean View Reef is located 823 metres from shore and requires a boat for access.
Divers must remain aware of active boat traffic overhead and avoid contact with the artificial structures to prevent entanglement.
Due to temperatures dropping to 6C in winter, a drysuit or thick wetsuit is essential from late autumn through early spring.
Diving at Ocean View Reef in Hampton requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Ocean View Reef in Hampton typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ocean View Reef in Hampton typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.