CONCEPCION
Why dive here
With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including sperm whales - CONCEPCION offers some of Mar del Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-21°C, warmest January, February, March.
The *Concepcion* wreck sits in some surprisingly shallow water, making it a great option for newer wreck divers or those just looking for a relaxed dive. We’re talking 7 metres, tops. It was an old fishing trawler, sunk deliberately, and you can still see a lot of its structure intact, especially the masts reaching up towards the surface. Diving it, we love dropping down onto the main deck, picking out details like the wheelhouse and parts of the rigging. Over time, the wreck has become a proper artificial reef. You'll often find conger eels peering out from crevices, and the metalwork is thick with mussels and anemones, which always brings in a good scatter of small fish. For us, the highlight is finding the occasional crab scuttling across the deck. It's a genuinely easy dive, no strong currents to worry about, and the visibility here, while not always epic, is usually good enough to appreciate the scale of the wreck. Come for a straightforward, engaging wreck dive where the marine life has really made itself at home.
Typical CONCEPCION 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CONCEPCION
CONCEPCION Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CONCEPCION, 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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