D-2

Best months: Jan–Mar

Why dive here

With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including sperm whales - D-2 offers some of Mar del Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-21°C, warmest January, February, March.

Best timeJan–Mar

WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit

Marine lifeSperm Whales · 33+ species recorded

Water10-21°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterWreck dive · max 11m

D-2, just off Mar del Plata, offers a peek at a substantial sunken vessel. This isn't a coral reef; it's a metal world at 11 metres, where the wreck of a dangerous floating structure stretches 91 metres long. We’ve found the sheer scale impressive, especially when you consider its history as a hazard now turned habitat. Visibility can be a bit of a mixed bag depending on the day, but when it’s good, you can make out the ship’s structure, which attracts all sorts of local fish, often sheltering in the broken sections. It’s a solid dive for those who appreciate wrecks and the hardy species that colonise them.

Typical D-2 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.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for D-2

D-2 Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for D-2, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-38.05, -57.5) (0km away)