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Apr 23, 2026 - 08:57 AM
No - for beach detecting including surf zone wading, 10-foot waterproofing is sufficient. Wave action in surf rarely submits a machine beyond 6-8 feet. Dive-rated machines (65+ feet) are for actual snorkeling and scuba detecting where the machine and hunter go fully underwater beyond wading depth. If you only wade in the surf zone and hunt the beach, a standard 10-foot waterproof machine like the Minelab Equinox 800, Nokta Legend, or Garrett AT Pro covers everything you need. See 10-16 foot machines.
