Argentina
La Helice
About this Dive Site
Description
La Helice, near Puerto Madryn, features a striking submerged propeller amidst a rocky reef, creating a unique habitat for lobsters, octopuses, and shimmering schools of silversides. This site captivates divers with its dramatic underwater topography and abundant marine encounters.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 17°C | 17°C | 16°C | 14°C | 12°C | 10°C | 9°C | 9°C | 11°C | 13°C | 15°C | 17°C |
Jan
Summer, good for observing sea lions and dolphins.
Feb
Continued summer conditions, good for marine mammal encounters.
Mar
Autumn begins, water starts to cool, still possible to see sea lions.
Apr
Cooler water, visibility can be variable, good for kelp forest exploration.
More monthly highlights
May
Late autumn, very cold water, limited visibility, best for experienced divers.
Jun
Winter, extremely cold water, visibility can be poor, focus on hardy marine life.
Jul
Deep winter, very cold, limited diving opportunities, potential for ice formations.
Aug
Still winter, very cold, focus on unique cold-water adaptations.
Sep
Spring begins, water starts to warm slightly, visibility improves, return of some marine life.
Oct
Spring, water warming, good visibility, start of whale watching season (offshore).
Nov
Late spring, water is more comfortable, good for sea lion encounters.
Dec
Early summer, pleasant water temperatures, excellent for sea lion dives.
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