FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1
Why dive here
With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including sperm whales - FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 offers some of Mar del Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-21°C, warmest January, February, March.
The Frigorífico Gualeguaychú No 1 is our kind of wreck. Not just because it’s a proper piece of history, sunk in a fog-bound collision back in '84, but because it’s shallow. At a consistent 7 metres, you get fantastic bottom time to really poke around. We love how the wreck is a jumble of metal, ripped apart by the collision and the years since, not some perfectly preserved museum piece. You'll spend your dive weaving through crumpled steel plates and the remains of the superstructure. It’s a proper metal playground. Keep an eye out for the big conger eels that have made homes in the darkest nooks, and we’ve often seen shoals of silversides shimmering around the hull. The visibility can be variable here – it's Mar del Plata, after all – but even on a greener day, the wreck’s presence is undeniable, looming out of the murk. It’s perfect for anyone keen on wreck diving without the depth.
Typical FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 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 FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1
FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1, 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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