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    SISCO dive site
    wreck
    Funafuti Atoll, Tuvalu
    Vaitupu Locally Managed Marine Area

    SISCO

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Vaitupu Locally Managed Marine Area

    Why dive here

    With 152+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, grey reef sharks, humpback whales and whitetip reef sharks - SISCO offers some of Funafuti Atoll's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 30°C.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Grey Reef Sharks, Humpback Whales and Whitetip Reef Sharks · 152+ species recorded
    Water30°C · warmest January, April, May
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Sisco isn't your typical Tuvaluan drift dive, but it’s a compelling peek into recent history. This motor vessel ran aground near Vaitupu in 1981, eventually declared a total loss and now rests partially submerged on the reef. What you get is a wreck that’s been thoroughly integrated into its surroundings; barnacles and corals cling to the rusty hull, attracting a good number of reef fish. You can fin around the exposed superstructure, spotting anything from parrotfish grazing nearby to small reef sharks cruising the perimeter. We'd suggest this site for photographers looking for a unique subject, or anyone who appreciates a wreck that tells a story, rather than just a dive.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SISCO

    SISCO Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SISCO, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.48, 179.08) (16km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29–31°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    82°F

    Wind Speed

    6.73 m/s

    13.1 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.3 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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