

Best for intermediate divers, 9-24m, boat entry, mild current.
Parramore Reef is an artificial reef and wreck site located in the Chesapeake Bay. The site features depths ranging from 9 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is by boat only, situated over 15 kilometres from the shore. Divers should expect mild currents, though conditions can shift, and visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. Due to the wreck structures, entanglement is a potential hazard, and heavy boat traffic requires the use of a surface marker buoy. Water temperatures fluctuate between 6 and 21 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection depending on the season. This site is best suited for intermediate divers.
37.53333, -75.44083
Use of electronics and waypoints is necessary to locate the artificial structures at this reef.
Located 8.4 nautical miles from the Parramore Beach cupola or about a nine-mile run out from Wachapreague Inlet.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-24m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
6-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the wreck structures, potential for shifting currents, and boat traffic.
The site depths range from 9 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Parramore Reef is a boat-only dive site located approximately 15,557 metres from the shore.
Divers must remain aware of boat traffic while surfacing, monitor for mild to strong currents, and be cautious of entanglement risks around the wreck structures.
The site is primarily a wreck and artificial reef dive with depths starting at 9 metres, making it better suited for scuba diving than snorkelling.
Diving at Parramore Reef in Wachapreague requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Parramore Reef in Wachapreague. Water temperatures range from 6°C to 21°C.
Parramore Reef in Wachapreague typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Parramore Reef in Wachapreague typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.