Senegal
La Chaloupe
About this Dive Site
Description
La Chaloupe, a captivating wreck dive near Saly, offers a vibrant artificial reef teeming with life. Explore the sunken vessel, now a haven for stingrays, turtles, and a kaleidoscope of tropical fish, all within generally good visibility.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
December, January, February, March, October, November
Jan
Cooler, clear waters. Good for spotting larger pelagics.
Feb
Continued excellent visibility, potential for whale sharks passing.
Mar
Warming waters, good visibility.
Apr
Visibility starts to decrease as temperatures rise.
More monthly highlights
May
Warmer waters, potential for plankton blooms.
Jun
Peak warm season, good for spotting reef fish.
Jul
Start of the rainy season, but often offshore, so visibility can remain decent.
Aug
Rainy season continues, generally good conditions.
Sep
Rainy season ending, visibility improving.
Oct
Excellent visibility returning, start of the cooler, drier season.
Nov
Prime diving season, clear waters and abundant marine life.
Dec
Best diving conditions of the year, very clear water, potential for large pelagics.
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