NCSCUBADOOBA
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We just did the Hyde last weekend and may end up driving up to Wilmington to go with Aquatic Safaris again, but wondered if there were any good dive ops in Myrtle Beach and sites?
Angela
Angela
Any good diving off Myrtle Beach?
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mike_s
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I'd like to know this too as I'll be in Myrtle Beach next month on a trip.
Where are you driving from?
This is some so-so diving and some great diving off Myrtle Beach. Coastal Scuba (coastalscuba.com) and Dolphin Dive Charter (book via NuHorizons @ www.southcarolinadive.com) run out of N Myrtle and Express Watersports runs from S Myrtle.
I dive from N Myrtle on a semi-regular basis and typically decide who to dive with based on the sites they are visiting. Farther offshore is better. Sherman, Barracuda, Pinnacle are all inshore sites. They are in the 50-60ft ranges, suitable for new divers, and can be interesting dives. They typically do not have great viz.
Governor and BP-25 are mid range, deeper but better conditions. The Hebe and St. Cathan are premier sites. IMO they rival anything on the NC side of the border.
Summer tourist season can sometimes lead to a boat with some 'rusty' divers and a bit of a cattle boat feel. My personal preference, if both ops are going to similar sites, is Dolphin Dive Charter.
Hope that helps-
Rich
This is some so-so diving and some great diving off Myrtle Beach. Coastal Scuba (coastalscuba.com) and Dolphin Dive Charter (book via NuHorizons @ www.southcarolinadive.com) run out of N Myrtle and Express Watersports runs from S Myrtle.
I dive from N Myrtle on a semi-regular basis and typically decide who to dive with based on the sites they are visiting. Farther offshore is better. Sherman, Barracuda, Pinnacle are all inshore sites. They are in the 50-60ft ranges, suitable for new divers, and can be interesting dives. They typically do not have great viz.
Governor and BP-25 are mid range, deeper but better conditions. The Hebe and St. Cathan are premier sites. IMO they rival anything on the NC side of the border.
Summer tourist season can sometimes lead to a boat with some 'rusty' divers and a bit of a cattle boat feel. My personal preference, if both ops are going to similar sites, is Dolphin Dive Charter.
Hope that helps-
Rich
TommyT
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Whats the water temp like?
colby
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What is it like in mid-November? I'm headed down to play some golf, but thought i might head out early and get a few days of diving in!
packman
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Mid-November, temps should be upper 60s/low 70s.
It's been about 8 years, but I was happy with Coastal SCUBA in N Myrtle Beach.
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NCSCUBADOOBA
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Thanks Rich,
Lots of helpful info
Angela
Lots of helpful info
Angela
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