ALTAY
Why dive here
With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including sperm whales - ALTAY offers some of Mar del Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-21°C, warmest January, February, March.
The ALTAY is a shallow wreck, sitting at just 4m, right off Mar del Plata. It's an old fishing vessel, now largely broken up, but you can still make out the hull and some structural elements. We’ve seen conger eels in the deeper crevices and lots of small crabs scuttling across the plates. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for their first wreck experience or for snorkelers keen to explore something historical in easy conditions.
Typical ALTAY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Nearest Dive Centres to ALTAY
Dive shops near ALTAY
Diving Center - Centro Integral de Buceo
Aquabaires Buceo
CEB Escuela de Buceo
Baires Buceo
IN ACQUA BUCEO
ACUATIKOS
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ALTAY
ALTAY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ALTAY, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-38.05, -57.5) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
14°C
56°F · Range: 11.1–16.9°C
Current Speed
2.83 cm/s
Direction: SE (135°)
Salinity
0 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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