Blancas islands

Argentina

Blancas islands

3–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
11Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-3)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
7.9 s
Swell
0.7 m
5.8 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
8.2°C
Wind
14.2 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
1.1 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:1522:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature8.2°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature8.4°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature8.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature8.3°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 8.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 8.2°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 8.2°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 8.7°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 8.5°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 8.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 8.2°C
16:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 8.7°C
22:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 8.4°C
04:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 8.3°C
10:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 8.2°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 8.4°C
Catalog depth3–40 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Mar

Peak month

Feb 15.7°

Jan15.3°
Feb15.7°
Mar15.3°
Apr13.9°
May12.3°
Jun10.5°
Jul9.2°
Aug8.5°
Sep8.6°
Oct9.6°
Nov11.3°
Dec13.5°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 15 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Lobed anemone
Antholoba achates
DeepLog3
Large warted sea slug
Doris fontainii
DeepLog2
Soft gingerbread hem star
Cycethra verrucosa
DeepLog2
Calliostoma magaldii
DeepLog1
Cunningham's triplefin
Helcogrammoides cunninghami
DeepLog1
Piebald dolphin
Cephalorhynchus commersonii
DeepLog1
Scale star
Asterina fimbriata
DeepLog1
South american sea lion
Otaria flavescens
DeepLog1
Southern elephant seal
Mirounga leonina
DeepLog1
Tehuelche scallop
Aequipecten tehuelchus
DeepLog1
Tripalea clavaria
DeepLog1
Southern right whale
Eubalaena australis
Nearby OBIS observations14
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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