

Best for beginner divers, 1-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Playa Elola in Bahía Camarones is a shore-entry reef site featuring a mix of pebbles and sand. The topography includes rocky outcrops at the ends of the beach that are suitable for beginners. Divers and snorkellers can expect depths ranging from 1 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility between 3 and 15 metres and mild currents. Hazards include cold water and potential rip currents. Water temperatures fluctuate between 9C and 16C throughout the year, necessitating a 4mm or 5mm wetsuit for comfort. Parking is available at the site, which is also used for camping and fishing.
-44.83500, -65.68500
The beach is sheltered by low headlands, providing calmer conditions than many exposed Patagonian beaches.
Accessible by car via a gravel track from Camarones town.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 10m
Visibility
3-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
9-16°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with rocky outcrops providing accessible areas for diving and snorkelling.
The depth at this site ranges from 1 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Playa Elola is a shore-entry site.
Yes, the site has a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5, with the rocky outcrops at the ends of the beach providing suitable conditions during high tide.
Water temperatures range from 9C in winter to 16C in summer. A 4mm or 5mm wetsuit is recommended for comfort.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Playa Elola in Camarones. Water temperatures range from 9°C to 16°C.
The best months to visit Playa Elola in Camarones are January, February, March, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.