M.O.P. NO.5
Why dive here
With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including sperm whales - M.O.P. NO.5 offers some of Mar del Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-21°C, warmest January, February, March.
Okay, so M.O.P. NO.5 isn't going to win any awards for depth, but honestly, it doesn't need to. This old lighter vessel, sitting in a mere four metres of water just off Mar del Plata, is one of our favourite shore dives when the conditions are right. We love it because it’s so accessible, a perfect long-weekend escape. The wreck itself is pretty broken up, but that’s its charm. You’re not exploring intact cabins; you’re navigating skeletal ribs and twisted metal plates, imagining the storms that must have ripped her apart. Visibility can be a bit temperamental, so pick a calm day with minimal swell, ideally after a few days of settled weather. On a good day, sunlight filters through the surface, dappling the metalwork and illuminating the clouds of little crabs scuttling over the debris. We've seen some surprisingly large conger eels here, tucked deep into crevices, and the anemones that have colonised every surface glow with colour. It’s a gentle dive, perfect for photographers wanting to practice wide-angle shots without the pressure of depth, or for anyone who just wants to spend an hour poking around a genuine piece of maritime history.
Typical M.O.P. NO.5 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to M.O.P. NO.5
Dive shops near M.O.P. NO.5
Argentina YMCA
CENTRO BUCEO SUR
La Casa del Buceador
BUCEO YAMANA
Mermaid Paradise and Freediving
Mermaid World
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for M.O.P. NO.5
M.O.P. NO.5 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for M.O.P. NO.5, 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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