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.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1–2 hours per dive
Fitness Level
Good basic fitness required for air control and buoyancy at depth
Wildlife
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.
Coastal Scuba
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.
Coastal Scuba is a North Myrtle Beach dive operator offering recreational and advanced offshore wreck and artificial-reef dives. Located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the company schedules day trips and full-day excursions to multiple nearby artificial reefs and historical wreck sites. Trips include site names such as The Bill Perry, Barracuda Alley, Charleston Tug, Megalodon Ledge, The Sherman, BP-25, and regular e-code booking coordination for operations. Coastal Scuba provides guided dives for certified divers, emphasizing safety, local knowledge, and marine conservation. Boats depart from North Myrtle Beach and carry gear, briefings, and experienced crew to each offshore site. Dive briefings cover depth, current expectations, navigation, and marine life likely to be encountered, including grouper, snapper, spadefish, barracuda, and occasional sea turtles. For advanced divers, Coastal Scuba runs deeper offshore trips to locations like Megalodon Ledge and BP-25 with higher depth limits and fossil-search opportunities. The operator follows regional regulations, participates in artificial reef awareness, and supports respectful exploration of historic wrecks such as Civil War-era blockade runners. Customers are advised to hold appropriate certifications (Open Water for most sites, Advanced Open Water for deeper dives) and to review trip-specific requirements before booking. Reservations and schedule details are available through the operator's booking channels. Coastal Scuba's local focus, consistent trip roster, and commitment to safe, educational dives make it a reliable choice for divers seeking artificial-reef and wreck experiences along the South Carolina Grand Strand.
Equipment rentals, nitrox fills, and specialty instruction are offered seasonally with advance notice by appointment.
Location
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Launches from North Myrtle Beach
Dive Sites
7 Featured Trips
Reefs, wrecks, and offshore ledges
Trip Types
Half & Full Day
Day trips and full-day offshore adventures
Guided Dives
Certified Divers
Guided dives for certified divers
Book a half-day or full-day wreck or artificial-reef dive today — confirm certification and availability before booking.
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.
Single tank scuba setup
Provides sufficient air supply for the 63-foot depth dives.
summer
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