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 depthBoat entry3mm 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 25°C (78°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago

0.6 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 25°C · seasonal avg 24°C

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

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Fri14:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Sun7:00–20:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–20:00

Wed7:00–20:00

Thu7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:14 · Sunrise 6:40 · Sunset 19:15

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.6 km from site · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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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.

Jan37%7°C1.0 m
Feb48%7°C1.1 m
Mar45%9°C1.1 m
Apr47%13°C1.0 m
May67%17°C0.9 m
Jun82%22°C0.8 m
Jul86%26°C0.8 m
Aug72%25°C0.9 m
Sep59%24°C1.3 m
Oct54%19°C1.1 m
Nov53%15°C0.9 m
Dec48%10°C1.1 m

July hastypically 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

Fills & rentals nearby

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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.

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Fishing line and hooks on wreckage

Variable mid-Atlantic visibility

Current

Deteriorating ship structure

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