Santa Catalina
Why dive here
With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including sperm whales - Santa Catalina offers some of Mar del Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-21°C, warmest January, February, March.
The Santa Catalina lies just off Mar del Plata, an easily accessible wreck at a maximum depth of 4 metres. What’s left of the old tugboat is quite broken up now, but it still offers some interesting exploration for newer divers or those looking for a shallow second dive. We often find conger eels tucked into the remaining hull sections and schools of silversides darting through the rusted metal. It’s a good spot for macro photography if you enjoy hunting for nudibranchs and small crabs.
Typical Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina
Dive shops near Santa Catalina
Argentina YMCA
CENTRO BUCEO SUR
La Casa del Buceador
BUCEO YAMANA
Mermaid Paradise and Freediving
OKI-PIOKI DIVERS
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Santa Catalina, 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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