Kiawah Reef - 62' Lash Barge Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

19Max dive depth

19.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

24.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–15.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Kiawah Reef, also known as the 62' Lash Barge, is an artificial reef located off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. It features a sunken barge that attracts a variety of marine life, making it a popular dive site for both novice and experienced divers.

Diving at Kiawah Reef offers opportunities to explore the wreck of the 62' Lash Barge, which is home to numerous fish species and other marine organisms. The site provides a unique underwater landscape with structures that divers can navigate around.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rubble artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing the wreck and marine life.

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