ELGAR

Best months: Jan–Mar

Why dive here

With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including sperm whales - ELGAR 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 20m

Dropping onto the ELGAR, you're immediately struck by the sheer scale of the wreck. This isn't some scattered debris field; it’s a substantial steamship, resting upright at 20 meters, still very much a ship. We spent our last dive exploring the stern, the propeller long gone, but the rudder still in place, encrusted with anemones and hydroids. Visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, sometimes twenty meters, sometimes half that, but even on murkier days, the ship's outline is impressive, a dark silhouette against the greener water. It’s an interesting wreck, particularly if you appreciate the history and structure of these old vessels, and the way crabs and small scorpionfish have made it home.

Typical ELGAR Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

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 ELGAR

ELGAR Ocean Conditions

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