Scuba Diving at Barracuda Alley, North Myrtle Beach
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1–2 hours per dive
Fitness Level
Good basic fitness required for air control and buoyancy at depth
Overview
Dive into Barracuda Alley, North Myrtle Beach’s unique artificial reef featuring a sunken barge and armored vehicles. Discover vibrant marine life just 63 feet underwater.
Barracuda Alley - 63 Feet Deep Underwater Playground
2 Tank Dive | $110 | 150 Foot Barge in 63 Feet of Water. An Underwater Playground
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About This Adventure
Dive into adventure at our unique artificial reef, featuring a 150-foot barge and 20 armored personnel carriers. Explore vibrant marine life, including spadefish and barracuda, in a stunning underwater landscape. Perfect for divers of all skill levels, this unforgettable experience awaits just 10 miles off the coast.
Come scuba with us!
• This artificial reef consists of a 150 foot barge, adorned with concrete piping and steel A-Frames for divers to swim through, and a dive platform for training, all nestled comfortably close to a platoon of 20 armored personnel carriers! Built in 2001, this site covers over 550ft. With a maximum depth of 63 feet, this is another great dive site for divers of all skill levels. Spadefish and Barracuda abound, and you never know what kind of marine life you may see. This site sits 10 miles off the coast.
Duration
½ Day
Adventure Tips
Check your certification level
Barracuda Alley is best suited for certified open water divers due to depth and currents.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect underwater life by applying biodegradable, reef-friendly sunscreen before your dive.
Bring a dive light
Visibility varies; a dive light enhances viewing of marine species within the wreckage.
Monitor air consumption closely
The depth and site complexity demand careful air management to ensure safe ascent.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Atlantic spadefish
- Queen angelfish
History
Barracuda Alley features sunken military vehicles purposely placed to create an artificial reef and promote marine biodiversity.
Conservation
Dive operators encourage practices that minimize impact on fragile reef habitats, promoting reef-safe products and responsible buoyancy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Single tank scuba setup
Provides sufficient air supply for the 63-foot depth dives.
summer specific
Dive computer
Keeps track of depth and time to avoid decompression sickness.
Underwater flashlight
Enhances visibility within shadowed areas of the wreckage.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects marine ecosystem during surface intervals.
summer specific