

Best for advanced divers, 14-35m, boat entry, moderate current.
Etoile Rouge is a wreck dive located within the Mbao Wreck Cemetery, with depths ranging from 14 to 35 metres. This site requires advanced certification and wreck-specific training due to the depth and the presence of entanglement hazards throughout the structure. Divers must manage moderate currents and variable visibility, which can fluctuate between 5 and 30 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and divers should remain close to the shotline to avoid surface boat traffic. Water temperatures vary significantly throughout the year, ranging from 17C to 26C, necessitating appropriate thermal protection depending on the season.
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Currents can shift quickly around the wreck structure, so plan your penetration and ascent with a conservative gas reserve and confirm conditions with the dive shop before descending. Boat entry means timing your descent relative to surface traffic, so stay close to the shotline and do not surface away from the vessel.
Les départs se font par bateau depuis les établissements de N'Gor ou Soumbédioune.
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-35m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-26°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Oct, Nov
No, this site is intended for advanced divers with specific wreck certification due to the depth and entanglement risks.
The wreck lies at depths between 14 and 35 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
This is a boat-only dive located 12,000 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 17C to 26C, with cooler temperatures occurring between December and April.
Maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid sharp coral, manage gas reserves for moderate currents, and stay close to the shotline to avoid surface boat traffic.
Diving at Etoile Rouge in Dakar requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Etoile Rouge in Dakar. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Etoile Rouge in Dakar are May, June, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.