

Best for beginner divers, 2-8m, boat entry, mild current.
The Hilton Head Reef 50' Barge is a shallow artificial wreck located 4000 metres offshore within the Savannah Artificial Reefs. Resting in depths between 2 and 8 metres, this site is suitable for beginner divers. The wreck structure requires caution due to potential entanglement risks, and divers should maintain a surface marker buoy to alert nearby boat traffic. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres, though conditions vary. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 14C in winter to 28C in summer. Access to this site is by boat only, and divers should expect mild currents during their visit.
31.99557, -80.59365
Watch for boat traffic on the surface before and after your dive, and stay close to your descent line when visibility is on the lower end. The wreck has entanglement risks, so keep your gauges and hoses clipped close to your body as you work around the structure.
The reef is located 1.5 miles off Hilton Head.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 8m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-28°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginner divers due to its shallow depth.
The wreck sits in depths ranging from 2 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 4000 metres from the shore.
Hazards include boat traffic, entanglement risks within the wreck structure, and variable visibility.
Diving at Hilton Head Reef - 50' Barge in Hilton Head Island requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Hilton Head Reef - 50' Barge in Hilton Head Island. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 28°C.
Hilton Head Reef - 50' Barge in Hilton Head Island typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Hilton Head Reef - 50' Barge in Hilton Head Island typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.