Blancas islands

Argentina

Blancas islands

3–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
11Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-3)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.4 m
6.2 s
Swell
0.9 m
6.0 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
10.9°C
Wind
29.6 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.7 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.4–1.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature10.9°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature10.8°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature10.6°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature10.3°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 10.9°C
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 10.7°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 10.7°C
15:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 10.8°C
21:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 10.8°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 10.8°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 10.6°C
15:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 10.5°C
21:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 10.4°C
03:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 10.3°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 10.2°C
15:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 10.3°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

deepfresh Waterbeginner Difficulty

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.
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Photos

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