Madeleine Islands, located off Soumbédioune, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a mix of reef, wreck, and drift diving. The site reaches depths between 7 and 21 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is suitable for beginners, though moderate currents can strengthen quickly. Visibility is highly variable, ranging from 5 to 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 18C and 28C throughout the year. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including boat traffic, surf, and the presence of sea urchins on the reef. Guided tours are available to assist with navigating the changing conditions.

Petit Soumbédioune is a versatile site located 1000 metres offshore, featuring a combination of natural reef, a wreck, and artificial structures. The site reaches a maximum depth of 13 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Divers experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with seasonal upwellings influencing water temperatures between 18C and 28C. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, various moray eels, groupers, and wrasses. Night diving is permitted, offering a different perspective of the reef. Access is by boat only. Hazards include boat traffic, rip currents, and sea urchins; protective footwear is recommended to avoid sharp coral and rocks.

Baie de l’Océanium in Soumbédioune is a shallow shore dive featuring a combination of natural reef and artificial structures. With depths ranging from 1 to 10 metres and an average of 5 metres, it is well-suited for beginner divers. The site experiences mild currents and visibility between 3 and 10 metres. Divers should exercise caution during shore entry and exit due to surf, shore breaks, and sharp coral or rocks near the surface. Sea urchins are also present in the shallows. The site is accessible for night diving and offers on-site facilities including air fills, equipment rental, showers, and changing rooms.

Cap Manuel in Soumbédioune features a combination of natural reef and artificial structures. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 3 to 8 metres in depth with an average of 5 metres. Shore entry requires navigating a surf and shore break, necessitating careful timing to avoid sharp rocks and coral. Visibility fluctuates between 3 and 10 metres, and currents can be moderate to strong at the point. Water temperatures vary seasonally from 19 to 29 degrees Celsius, with potential thermoclines due to upwelling. Night diving is available, and parking is provided at the site. Divers should consult local operators regarding current conditions before entry.

The Epave Chi Chuan is a shipwreck located off the coast of Soumbédioune, Senegal, resting at depths between 26 and 33 metres. This site is suited for advanced divers with wreck certification due to the depth and the presence of moderate currents. Access is exclusively by boat. Visibility can be variable, requiring strong navigation and buoyancy skills. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 17C to 26C, with cooler conditions occurring between January and March. The wreck structure provides a significant artificial reef environment. Divers should monitor their depth closely and remain aware of potential currents during descent and ascent.

Seminol is a reef site located off the coast of Soumbédioune, Senegal, suitable for intermediate divers. The reef topography ranges from 20 to 32 metres in depth, with an average of 26 metres. Access is by boat only, situated 8,500 metres from the shore. Divers should be prepared for strong currents that can shift quickly, and entanglement hazards are present on the reef structure. Visibility is variable, ranging from 5 to 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 17C and 26C throughout the year. Night diving is permitted at this location. Due to the depth and current conditions, advanced buoyancy control and careful planning are required.

The Océanie is an artificial reef located 1000 metres off Gorée Island, Senegal. This wreck sits at depths between 7 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Divers access the site by boat. Conditions are variable, with visibility ranging from 5 to 30 metres and mild currents. The wreck offers opportunities for penetration, though this requires good buoyancy control due to confined space hazards. Water temperatures fluctuate between 18C and 27C, influenced by seasonal upwellings. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, honeycomb morays, wrasses, groupers, pufferfish, and various invertebrates. Guided tours are recommended to navigate the wreck layout safely.

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.