

Best for intermediate divers, 3-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Bahia Lapataia, located within Tierra del Fuego National Park, features a combination of reef and dense kelp forest. Divers can explore depths ranging from 3 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. The site is accessed directly from the shore, where parking and guided tours are available. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres. While currents are generally mild, divers must account for surge and swell conditions. Due to the very cold water temperatures, which range from 2.0 to 12.0 °C depending on the season, drysuits are required. Night diving is also permitted at this location.
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Cold water is a constant at this latitude, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit with hood and gloves is essential regardless of the time of year. Guided tours are worth taking if you are unfamiliar with the site, as local guides can read the surge conditions and steer you toward the most productive sections of the kelp.
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Depth
3-25m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
This site is rated for intermediate divers, as it requires managing cold water conditions and potential surge or swell.
The site offers depths ranging from 3 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Entry to the water is directly from the shore.
Water temperatures are very cold, ranging from 8.0, 12.0 °C in summer and 2.0, 6.0 °C in winter, necessitating the use of drysuits.
Yes, night diving is available at Bahia Lapataia, which offers a different perspective of the kelp forest environment.
Diving at Bahia Lapataia in Ushuaia requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.