Charleston Sixty Reef - Missile Sleeve
Protected Area
Fort Sumter National Monument
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - Charleston Sixty Reef - Missile Sleeve offers some of Florida Springs's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
The Charleston Sixty Reef, often called Missile Sleeve, is a spot known for its artificial reef structure. Divers exploring here will find coral growth on the sleeve itself, attracting a decent variety of smaller reef fish. It’s a good choice for those looking for a straightforward dive with some interesting structure to navigate around. We find it’s best suited for those looking for a relatively easy dive, maybe a second dive of the day.
Typical Charleston Sixty Reef - Missile Sleeve Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Charleston Sixty Reef - Missile Sleeve
Charleston Sixty Reef - Missile Sleeve Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Charleston Sixty Reef - Missile Sleeve, sourced from Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
78°F · Range: 19.7–27.7°C
Air Temperature
22°C
72°F
Current Speed
2 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Salinity
32.94 PSU
Wind Speed
4.3 m/s
8.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.6 hPa
Based on 1 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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