SHUDOKAN
Why dive here
With 33+ marine species recorded in the area - including sperm whales - SHUDOKAN offers some of Mar del Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-21°C, warmest January, February, March.
The Shudokan wreck sits shallow, just off Mar del Plata’s coast, making it a surprisingly accessible dive for anyone keen on exploring a sunken yacht. At only three metres deep, it’s a brilliant spot for newer divers, or even snorkelers, to get a taste of wreck diving without any major challenges. We’ve found the yacht’s structure, still largely intact, provides plenty of nooks for small fish and crabs to hide, and it's a calm place to spend an hour just poking around the decking and superstructure. Visibility can vary with the coastal weather, but on a good day, the light plays nicely through the water, illuminating the growth that’s started to colonise the old vessel.
Typical SHUDOKAN 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 SHUDOKAN
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CEB Escuela de Buceo
Diving Center - Centro Integral de Buceo
Aquabaires Buceo
IN ACQUA BUCEO
Baires Buceo
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SHUDOKAN
SHUDOKAN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SHUDOKAN, 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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