Tung - Mar del Plata

The Tung, sitting in just 3 meters of water off Mar del Plata, is a solid choice for a shallow wreck dive. We're talking about a tugboat that’s been down there long enough for some serious encrustation. It’s a fun, quick exploration, perfect for newer divers or for a relaxed second dive. You’ll weave around what’s left of the superstructure and hull, watching for various smaller fish darting in and out of the crevices. Visibility can be a bit changeable, but even on an average day, the wreck stands out against the sandy bottom, home to crabs and anemones that have made it their own.

Location
Mar del Plata, Argentina, South America
Coordinates
-34.503850, -57.817783
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
3m

Best Time to Dive in Mar del Plata

The warmest water temperatures in Mar del Plata occur in January, averaging 26.7°C. The coolest conditions are in July at 11.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.7°C
  • February: 25.8°C
  • March: 24.1°C
  • April: 20.3°C
  • May: 16.3°C
  • June: 13.0°C
  • July: 11.0°C
  • August: 12.2°C
  • September: 14.8°C
  • October: 18.2°C
  • November: 22.3°C
  • December: 24.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Mar del Plata

Nearest Dive Centres to Tung

Marine Life in Mar del Plata

Home to 33 recorded species including 19 reef fish, 7 sharks & rays, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 other, 1 crabs & lobsters, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Tung

Based on average water temperature of 19.1°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories