GRAL. ALVEAR

Best months: Jan–Mar

Why dive here

With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including sperm whales - GRAL. ALVEAR 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 4m

The Gral. Alvear is something special in Mar del Plata, a shallow wreck dive that just keeps giving. This old steamship, torpedoed back in 1918, lies broken up in only 4 meters of water. It means fantastic bottom time and usually good light penetration, even if the visibility isn’t always stellar. We love finning over the scattered sections of the hull, peeking into what’s left of the engine room. You'll often find conger eels tucked into crevices, their heads poking out as you drift by. What really makes the Alvear for us is how accessible it is, even for newer divers. The wreck structure is home to an incredible amount of life. Schools of silversides shimmer around the rusted plating, and we’ve spotted plenty of crabs scuttling amongst the debris. Our favourite time to dive it is on a calm morning, just after sunrise, when the light catches the metallic hues of the wreck and the water is at its clearest. It’s a site that tells a story, and you get to be right there, exploring its chapters.

Typical GRAL. ALVEAR 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 GRAL. ALVEAR

GRAL. ALVEAR Ocean Conditions

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