

Best for beginner divers, 8-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Cape Romain Reef is a varied site within the Grand Strand Reefs that combines a wreck and artificial reef structures with natural reef formations. Suitable for beginner divers, the site features depths ranging from 8 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is located 22 kilometres from shore. Due to the active nature of the surrounding waters, boat traffic is a primary hazard. Divers must deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending and remain vigilant for passing vessels when surfacing.
32.99695, -79.03853
One buoy marks the reef 12.0 nm from Winyah Bay channel buoy 2WB.
Access is by boat.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
8-20m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-27°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 8 to 20 metres and mild currents.
The depth at Cape Romain Reef ranges from 8 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat-access site located 22 kilometres from shore; a boat is required to reach the reef.
The primary hazard is boat traffic. Divers should always use a surface marker buoy to increase visibility to passing vessels when surfacing.
Diving at Cape Romain Reef in Georgetown requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cape Romain Reef in Georgetown. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 27°C.
Cape Romain Reef in Georgetown typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cape Romain Reef in Georgetown typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.