Dive-site story
Sheltered between the Dakar mainland and Ngor Island, Baie de Ngor offers a calm coastal environment dominated by sandy bottoms and scattered basaltic rock formations. Local dive centers frequently utilize the bay for training sessions and relaxed exploration. The mix of sandy substrate and volcanic crevices harbors a surprising variety of Atlantic macro life alongside juvenile reef species.
Protected waters suitable for check-out dives and introductory courses
Rocky volcanic fissures hiding morays and crustaceans
Frequent encounters with bottom-dwelling rays on the sand
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and clearer conditions prevail during the northern summer and autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common cuttlefishSepia officinalis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black seabreamSpondyliosoma cantharus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common guitarfishRhinobatos rhinobatos | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
