ABucear - Scuba Diving Center - Mar del Plata

Mar del Plata diving is a specific kind of adventure, different from the tropical reefs many of us are used to. At ABucear, you're looking at a temperate water experience. We’ve found decent visibility on good days, letting you spot some interesting local characters like the Rio skate or the Eyespot skate settled on the sandy bottom. Keep an eye out for Atlantic bonito zipping past, and the occasional dusky smoothhound. It’s a good spot for divers looking to explore Argentina’s lesser-known underwater world and log some interesting temperate water dives.

Location
Mar del Plata, Argentina, South America
Coordinates
-34.626080, -58.522873

Best Time to Dive in Mar del Plata

The warmest water temperatures in Mar del Plata occur in January, averaging 26.7°C. The coolest conditions are in July at 11.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.7°C
  • February: 25.8°C
  • March: 24.1°C
  • April: 20.3°C
  • May: 16.3°C
  • June: 13.0°C
  • July: 11.0°C
  • August: 12.2°C
  • September: 14.8°C
  • October: 18.2°C
  • November: 22.3°C
  • December: 24.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Mar del Plata

Nearest Dive Centres to ABucear - Scuba Diving Center

Marine Life in Mar del Plata

Home to 33 recorded species including 19 reef fish, 7 sharks & rays, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 other, 1 crabs & lobsters, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for ABucear - Scuba Diving Center

Based on average water temperature of 19.1°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories