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Dive Spot Guide•
Îles de la Madeleine
Guided Dakar boat dive with reef and wreck routes.
Local operator required
Park visits are guided by boat, and sea conditions govern departures.
Îles de la Madeleine is a guided boat dive from Dakar; plan for park rules, sea-state checks, and a route mix with beginner and wreck options.
About Îles de la Madeleine
Îles de la Madeleine is a guided boat dive off Dakar with volcanic reef routes around Lougne Island and wreck options for more experienced divers. The protected park setting keeps it wild and exposed, so sea state, landing rules, and guide timing matter as much as the underwater line. Expect try-scuba, beginner, and more advanced routes rather than a single hard profile.
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Research Estimate At Îles de la Madeleine
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is Îles de la Madeleine?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Îles de la Madeleine Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
21m
Depth Note
An experienced-diver route reaches two small wrecks around 21 m.
Best Season
July to November, when seas are usually calmest.
Typical Conditions
Offshore exposure brings wind and salt spray, especially in the dry season; calmer boat windows are more likely July to November, with warm water and nutrient-rich upwelling.
Safety & Access At Îles de la Madeleine
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted accessWaves
Safety Notes
Treat the booking as a guided boat operation, not a casual shore outing. Check landing windows, permit status, and sea state before departure.
Access Restrictions
Guided boat access only; landing and underwater activity are controlled under park rules.
Legal Notes
The park is regulated as a national park. Diving, anchoring, and landing need authorization or special dispensation; confirm the current permit path with the operator.
Local Intel For Îles de la Madeleine
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Try-scuba and beginner routes run on the shallower boat circuit, while experienced divers can follow a wreck-focused route around Lougne Island.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; if freediving is permitted on your visit, keep it shallow and use the calmest guided conditions.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling works best only on calm guided visits; the island’s main value is the boat dive and wreck route rather than a casual shore snorkel.
Wildlife at Îles de la Madeleine
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Îles de la Madeleine
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Îles de la Madeleine
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
No community dive data has been logged here yet. Be the first to record a dive and seed the averages.
