CLELIA C
Why dive here
With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including sperm whales - CLELIA C offers some of Mar del Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-21°C, warmest January, February, March.
The Clelia C, sunk just off Mar del Plata, is a cracker of a shallow wreck and one of our favourite shore dives in Argentina. At a mere 10 metres, it's perfect for a long bottom time, giving you plenty of scope to explore. We love finning over the crumpled superstructure, imagining the ship's final moments. What really makes it special for us is the way the wreck interacts with the light – on a sunny day, shafts pierce through the disturbed water, illuminating the hull. Look closely and you'll spot crabs scuttling amongst the plates and small shoals of fish darting in and out of the openings. The site itself isn't teeming with large creatures, but the wreck's skeletal remains create a fantastic habitat for smaller critters. It's an easy dive, often with a bit of a surge, but that just adds to the atmosphere. We'd suggest going on a calm morning; the visibility can be a bit hit or miss, but on a good day, the Clelia C really shines, offering a wonderfully atmospheric dive into Mar del Plata's maritime past.
Typical CLELIA C 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 CLELIA C
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Argentina YMCA
CENTRO BUCEO SUR
La Casa del Buceador
Mermaid Paradise and Freediving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CLELIA C
CLELIA C Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CLELIA C, 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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