

Best for beginner divers, 1-16m, boat entry, mild current.
Fripp Island Reef is an artificial reef site located within the Savannah Artificial Reefs, featuring a mix of wreck material and artificial structures. Suitable for beginner divers, the site offers depths ranging from 1 to 16 metres with an average of 14 metres. Access is by boat only, located approximately 10.7 kilometres from shore. Divers should expect mild currents, though strong currents and rip currents are possible. Visibility is variable, ranging from 5 to 20 metres. Due to active boat traffic, the use of a surface marker buoy is recommended. Divers should remain cautious of entanglement hazards on structures, as well as jellyfish, sharks, and sea urchins.
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Boat traffic is an active hazard at this site, so deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending and stay alert at the surface until you are clear of the water. Visibility can swing toward the lower end without much warning, so bring a dive light even on daytime dives.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 16m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-27°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, offering a varied underwater landscape with depths ranging from 1 to 16 metres.
The depth at this site ranges from 1 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Fripp Island Reef is a boat-only dive site located approximately 10.7 kilometres from the shore.
Primary hazards include active boat traffic, potential entanglement on wreck structures, and variable visibility. Divers should also watch for jellyfish, sharks, sea urchins, and strong or rip currents.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallowest parts of the reef reach 1 metre, though boat traffic makes surface activity hazardous.
Diving at Fripp Island Reef in Beaufort requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Fripp Island Reef in Beaufort. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Fripp Island Reef in Beaufort are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Fripp Island Reef in Beaufort typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Fripp Island Reef in Beaufort typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.