SISCO
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.
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 NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-8.52, 179.15) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.32°C
87°F
Air Temperature
27.57°C
82°F
Wind Speed
7.91 m/s
15.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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