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Charly shoal
Sheltered Simpson Bay reef with a small wreck and easy boat diving.
Boat dive from Simpson Bay for relaxed Open Water-level reef time, with a simple route, calm conditions, and a small wreck finish.
About Charly shoal
Charly shoal is a sheltered Simpson Bay reef with a rocky break, sandy slopes, and barrel sponges, plus a small wreck at the end of the route. It suits easy boat dives for Open Water-level scuba divers who want a relaxed reef pass with calm water, good visibility, and regular chances for turtles, barracuda, and other reef life.
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Research Estimate At Charly shoal
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 24m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentNo current
Where Is Charly shoal?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Charly shoal Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m+
Depth Note
Average depth around 15 m.
Best Season
Year-round; summer is usually calmer, while winter can be choppier.
Typical Conditions
Usually calm and sheltered, with a simple reef profile and good water clarity on settled days.
Safety & Access At Charly shoal
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the rocky break, barrel sponges, and small wreck; use local guidance if the sea state is less settled.
Access Restrictions
Independent access should be checked against current mooring and dive-tag rules before you go.
Legal Notes
Sint Maarten manages many dive sites with moorings and dive tags; confirm current requirements with a local operator or the Nature Foundation if you plan to go independently.
Local Intel For Charly shoal
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Average depth is about 15 m, with a small wreck at the end of the route.
Freediving
Freediving is not the main use case here; it is better suited to scuba than breath-hold diving.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the main route is better suited to scuba than casual snorkeling.
Wildlife at Charly shoal
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Charly shoal
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Charly shoal
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility24m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
