CONCRETO 1 - Mar del Plata

Dropping onto Concreto 1, you hit the top of the wreck at a comfortable 11 metres. It’s an old fishing vessel, nothing massive, but enough hull and superstructure left to make for an interesting poke around. What we really enjoy here are the schools of hake and groupers that have made it home; they’re often just hanging out in the darker sections. You’ll find plenty of crabs scuttling over the metal, too. This site is a great pick for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed second dive.

Location
Mar del Plata, Argentina, South America
Coordinates
-34.178333, -58.906666
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
11m

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 CONCRETO 1

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 CONCRETO 1

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