

Best for advanced divers, 4-60m, boat entry, mild current.
Ten Mile Reef is a deep-water site located 16 kilometres offshore, featuring a combination of natural reef structures and artificial elements. The site spans a significant depth range from 4 to 60 metres, with an average depth of 60 metres. Divers must be prepared for variable conditions, including visibility between 5 and 20 metres and water temperatures ranging from 12 to 23 degrees Celsius. Due to the depth and potential for surge, swell, and strong currents, this site is suited for advanced divers. Boat traffic is a consistent hazard, requiring the use of a surface marker buoy and careful ascent management to mitigate risks such as nitrogen narcosis.
33.44012, -78.88012
Bring a surface marker buoy and deploy it well before you ascend, as boat traffic above the site is a consistent hazard. Water temperature at depth can drop sharply toward the lower end of the range even in summer, so err toward a thicker wetsuit or drysuit if you plan to push deeper.
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Depth
4-60m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
12-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to its significant depth, which reaches up to 60 metres, and the potential for strong currents and surge.
Access to this site is by boat only, as it is located 16,000 metres from the shore.
While the site ranges from 4 to 60 metres, the average depth is 60 metres.
Boat traffic is a consistent hazard at this site. Divers should deploy a surface marker buoy well before ascending and monitor the surface closely.
Diving at Ten Mile Reef in Little River and Myrtle Beach requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Ten Mile Reef in Little River and Myrtle Beach. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 23°C.
Ten Mile Reef in Little River and Myrtle Beach typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ten Mile Reef in Little River and Myrtle Beach typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.