

Best for intermediate divers, 13-23m, boat entry, moderate current.
Gouye Kankan in Soumbédioune offers a combined wreck and wall dive for intermediate divers. The wreck lies at depths between 13 and 23 metres, while the adjacent reef extends to 40 metres. Divers must manage moderate currents and potential entanglement risks within the wreck's overhead environment. Visibility varies significantly from 5 to 30 metres, and water temperatures fluctuate between 18°C and 27°C, with seasonal upwellings causing drops below 20°C from February to March. Boat traffic is a constant hazard, requiring careful ascent planning. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, honeycomb morays, groupers, wrasses, pufferfish, scorpionfish, and various invertebrates such as flatworms and cushion sea stars.
14.61150, -17.43760
Current at this site can shift quickly, so brief carefully with your guide before descending and agree on a turn-pressure rather than a fixed time. Visibility is at its best in the clearer seasonal windows, so check local conditions with the dive shop before booking.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
13-23m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
While not confirmed at this specific site, species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, honeycomb morays, groupers, wrasses, pufferfish, scorpionfish, and various invertebrates like flatworms and cushion sea stars.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers. It requires wreck certification alongside open water certification due to the overhead environment and depth.
The wreck sits between 13 and 23 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. The surrounding reef reaches depths of 40 metres.
This is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore. A guided boat charter is required to access the site.
No, this site is intended for scuba diving due to the depth of the wreck and wall, as well as the presence of moderate currents and boat traffic.
Diving at Gouye Kankan in Dakar requires the following certifications: Open Water, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Gouye Kankan in Dakar. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 27°C.
Expect moderate currents at Gouye Kankan in Dakar. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Gouye Kankan in Dakar typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.