Draga DHD 18

Best months: Jan–Mar

Why dive here

With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including sperm whales - Draga DHD 18 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

The Draga DHD 18, a dredger that met its end off Mar del Plata, sits in a relatively shallow 11 metres. This makes it a really accessible dive, even for those newer to wreck diving. What we love about the DHD 18 is how light filters through the superstructure, creating these shafts of green and blue. You can navigate through the dredge’s interior quite easily, poking around the machinery and seeing how the ocean has slowly reclaimed it. Schools of anchovies often swarm the wreck, glinting in the light, and we’ve spotted various crabs tucked into crevices. It’s an honest, working wreck, now home to a surprising amount of life. We'd suggest going on a calm day; the visibility can be variable here, but when it’s good, the DHD 18 really shines. Look for the way the sea anemones carpet the metal, transforming the industrial into something quite delicate.

Typical Draga DHD 18 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 Draga DHD 18

Draga DHD 18 Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Draga DHD 18, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-38.05, -57.5) (0km away)