How deep is Parramore Reef?

Parramore Reef ranges from 12 to 17 metres deep (39–56 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Parramore Reef a shore dive or a boat dive?

Parramore Reef is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Parramore Reef?

Parramore Reef is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 12 to 17 metres (39–56 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Parramore Reef?

Late spring through early fall on calm offshore days. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Parramore Reef?

Divers at Parramore Reef in United States commonly report sightings of Summer flounder, Atlantic spadefish, Tautog, and Black sea bass. Summer flounder, Tautog, and Black sea bass are recorded as common sightings, while Atlantic spadefish is seasonal. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Parramore Reef

Virginia, United States

Open Water suggestedFishing line and hooks on wreckage12–17 m (39–56 ft) depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Parramore Reef at a glance

Parramore Reef is an intermediate boat dive site in Virginia, United States with depths of 12–17 m (39–56 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Summer flounder, Atlantic spadefish, and Tautog. Recent reports put the water around 17°C (63°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 8:00–19:00 · favorable · sunset 18:10

Forecast for this hour · 5:00 · run 15 h ago

1.3 m (4.3 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 17°C · seasonal avg 19°C ( · Forecast 63°F · seasonal avg 67°F)

Site hazards: Fishing line and hooks on wreckage · Variable mid-Atlantic visibility · Current

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Dive windows this week

Mon

1.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (4.0 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Tue

1.1 m waves · 14 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Wed

1.1 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Thu

0.8 m waves · 5 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Fri

0.7 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Sat

0.6 m waves · 14 kn wind (2.0 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Sun

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:54 · Sunrise 7:20 · Sunset 18:10 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.6 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 13:24 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Summer flounder, Tautog, Black sea bass

Best time: Late spring through early fall on calm offshore days.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

January, 37% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (44°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
February, 48% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (44°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
March, 45% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 9°C (48°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
April, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (55°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
May, 67% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
June, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
July, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
August, 72% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
September, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (74°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
October, 54% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (67°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
November, 53% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
December, 48% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (49°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

Parramore Reef is a circular Virginia Marine Resources Commission artificial reef site 8.4 nautical miles off the Parramore Beach cupola on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Its main structures are a pair of Liberty ships, the USNS Page and USNS Mona Island, joined by the fishing vessel Prince of Peace and other material in roughly 50-55 ft of water. The hulks attract sea bass, tautog, flounder and spadefish and are visited by divers and spearfishermen as well as anglers.

boatreefwreck

Fishing line and hooks on wreckage

Variable mid-Atlantic visibility

Current

Deteriorating ship structure

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