

Best for intermediate divers, 25-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Pozo del Tio is a reef site located 12 kilometres offshore from Mar del Plata, Argentina. This boat-access dive features depths ranging from 25 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. The topography includes overhead environments such as caves and swim-throughs, requiring precise buoyancy control to avoid contact with the ceiling. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Given the depth and potential for nitrogen narcosis, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Water temperatures fluctuate between 10 and 18 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection such as a drysuit or thick wetsuit.
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Deploy a delayed SMB during your safety stop as Atlantic swells can push dive boats off station quickly.
Boat access required; descent follows the rocky wall structure.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
10-18°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Jan, Sep
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth range of 25 to 40 metres, the presence of overhead environments, and moderate currents.
Pozo del Tio is located 12,000 metres from the shore and requires boat access.
The site presents risks associated with deep diving, nitrogen narcosis, and moderate to strong currents. Divers must also navigate overhead environments like caves and swim-throughs.
Water temperatures range from 10 to 18 degrees Celsius. Divers should wear a drysuit or a thick wetsuit to manage these cold conditions.
Diving at Pozo del Tio in Mar del Plata requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Pozo del Tio in Mar del Plata are January and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Pozo del Tio in Mar del Plata has depths ranging from 25 metres to 40 metres.
A typical dive at Pozo del Tio in Mar del Plata lasts approximately 30 minutes. Actual dive time depends on depth, air consumption, and conditions.
Expect moderate currents at Pozo del Tio in Mar del Plata. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Pozo del Tio in Mar del Plata typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.