

Best for beginner divers, Up to 28m, boat entry, mild current.
Gouye tani Mbot is a combined wreck and reef site located 5000 metres off the coast of Soumbédioune. The site features depths ranging from the shallows down to 28 metres. Divers should expect variable conditions, with visibility fluctuating between 5 and 30 metres and water temperatures between 17 and 26 degrees Celsius. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen without warning, making guided tours recommended. Hazards include entanglement risks from submerged debris, sharp coral, and potential disorientation due to low visibility. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, honeycomb morays, wrasses, groupers, flatworms, scorpionfish, cushion sea stars, round fantail stingrays, pufferfish, sea hares, hermit crabs, grunts, combers, and fireworms.
14.61370, -17.43770
Book a guided tour rather than diving independently as currents can strengthen without much warning and visibility can drop quickly. Bring a thicker wetsuit if you are visiting in the cooler months, as temperatures can dip to 17 degrees Celsius.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 28m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-26°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is accessible to Open Water divers, though the variable visibility and potential for strengthening currents make guided tours advisable.
The depth at Gouye tani Mbot ranges from the shallows down to 28 metres.
This is a boat dive located 5000 metres from the shore.
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, honeycomb morays, wrasses, groupers, flatworms, scorpionfish, cushion sea stars, round fantail stingrays, pufferfish, sea hares, hermit crabs, grunts, combers, and fireworms.
Water temperatures range from 17 to 26 degrees Celsius throughout the year. A thicker wetsuit is recommended during the cooler months when temperatures can dip to 17 degrees Celsius.
Diving at Gouye tani Mbot in Dakar requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Gouye tani Mbot in Dakar. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Gouye tani Mbot in Dakar. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 26°C.