

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Charleston 60 Reef is an artificial reef and wreck system located 28 kilometres offshore from Charleston. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and divers should be prepared for variable conditions, including visibility between 5 and 15 metres and currents that can shift from mild to strong. The structure provides a variety of wreck and reef features suitable for beginner divers. Due to active boat traffic in the area, the use of a delayed surface marker buoy is essential during ascents. Divers should also remain vigilant for surge, jellyfish, and potential entanglement hazards near the wreck structure.
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Equipment rental, air fills, and guided tours are all available locally, making this a practical choice if you are travelling without full kit. Because visibility can drop and currents can strengthen without much warning, booking a guided boat charter rather than diving independently is a sensible call for less experienced divers.
The reef is marked by one buoy bearing 145 degrees at 12.5 nautical miles from the Charleston Harbor south jetty.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is accessible to Open Water certified divers, though beginners should consider booking a guided boat charter due to the potential for variable visibility and currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 28 kilometres from the shore.
Hazards include active boat traffic, potential entanglement on the wreck, strong currents, surge, jellyfish, and low visibility.
Yes, local facilities provide equipment rental, air fills, and guided boat charters.
Diving at Charleston 60 Reef in Charleston requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Charleston 60 Reef in Charleston are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Charleston 60 Reef in Charleston typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Charleston 60 Reef in Charleston typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.