Senegal
Almadies
About this Dive Site
Description
Journey to the westernmost point of Africa at Almadies, a dive site characterized by its rugged rocky seafloor. This area is renowned for attracting impressive pelagics, with frequent sightings of large groupers, swift barracudas, and the thrilling possibility of encountering hammerhead sharks.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
March, April, May, October, November, December
Jan
Humpback whale sightings offshore
Feb
Humpback whale sightings offshore
Mar
Start of manta ray season
Apr
Manta ray season
More monthly highlights
May
Manta ray season, good for pelagics
Jun
Transition to warmer waters, potential for plankton blooms
Jul
Plankton blooms, good for filter feeders
Aug
Warmest water, plankton blooms
Sep
End of rainy season, visibility improving
Oct
Visibility improving, start of turtle nesting season offshore
Nov
Good visibility, turtle nesting season offshore
Dec
Good visibility, start of humpback whale season offshore
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