Perry Street Rock Pile Beach Dive - Hollywood, FL.

Discover one of South Florida's most accessible and exciting beach diving sites at Perry Street Rock Pile. This unique artificial reef features massive boulder formations that create an extraordinary underwater landscape perfect for Open Water Divers and above.

Dive Site Details:

• Certification Required: Open Water Diver or higher
• Location: 600 feet offshore from Perry Street Beach
• Depth: 12-20 feet average (ideal for Open Water divers)
• Reef Size: 150 feet wide (east-west orientation)
• Dive Type: Single tank beach dive

What Makes Perry Street Special: Created through Broward County's Beach Renourishment Project Segment III and completed in 2006, this artificial reef has transformed into a thriving marine ecosystem. The large rock formations create dramatic underwater topography with towering peaks and swim-throughs that make every dive an adventure. 

Watch underwater footage of the Perry Street Rock Pile dive site, courtesy of our diving partners at Dive Squad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biv3r6Xp8V8

This great South Florida dive site offers the perfect environment to practice your Peak Performance Buoyancy skills. The varied depths and rock formations provide excellent opportunities to fine-tune your buoyancy control while exploring the reef's nooks and crannies.

Marine Life You'll Encounter:

• Nurse sharks resting in sandy patches
• Yellow spotted rays gliding over the reef
• Large southern stingrays
• Colorful parrot fish grazing on algae
• Schools of giant tarpon (seasonal visitors)
• Caribbean spiny lobsters hiding in rock crevices (site can be loaded with lobsters during season!)
• Various tropical fish species native to South Florida waters

Perfect for Skills Development: The Perry Street Rock Pile's manageable depths and interesting terrain make it an ideal location for Open Water Divers to practice advanced techniques, especially Peak Performance Buoyancy. Navigate around the rock formations while maintaining perfect trim and buoyancy control.

Dive Schedule & Check-in:

• Check-in Time: 8:00 AM sharp
• Important: All divers must check in with the Divemaster before entering the water
• Post-Dive: Check out with the Divemaster after completing your dive

Perfect for photographers, marine life enthusiasts, lobster spotting, and Open Water Divers looking to advance their skills in a rewarding South Florida beach dive environment. Book your Perry Street Rock Pile adventure with Divers Cove today!

Watch underwater footage of the Perry Street Rock Pile dive site, courtesy of our diving partners at Dive Squad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biv3r6Xp8V8