Hilton Head Reef - 50 Barge
Protected Area
Joiner Bank
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - Hilton Head Reef - 50 Barge offers some of Florida Springs's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
The Hilton Head Reef, with its 50-foot barge, offers a straightforward wreck dive in Florida. This site is a good option for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed dive with minimal current. You’ll find coral growth on the barge structure, attracting smaller reef fish and perhaps a turtle or two passing by. It’s a solid local dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hilton Head Reef - 50 Barge
Hilton Head Reef - 50 Barge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hilton Head Reef - 50 Barge, 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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