Sandy Wreck
Protected Area
Pulau Ekor Tebu Marine Park
Why dive here
With 153+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales, whale sharks and pufferfish - Sandy Wreck offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, August.
The Sandy Wreck sits at a comfortable 18 metres, making it a good spot for newer divers to get a feel for wreck diving. It’s not a huge vessel, more a scattering of hull plates and ribs, but it provides plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. We've seen schools of yellowtail snapper hanging around the structure, and often a grumpy stonefish or two camouflaged on the sand nearby. It’s a relaxed dive, usually with minimal current, and a solid choice if you're looking for something different from the usual reef dives around Perhentian.
Typical Sandy Wreck Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Sandy Wreck
Dive shops near Sandy Wreck
Laguna Dive Centre
DM Scuba Dive Team
The Taaras Beach and Spa Resort
Diving Center PADI
Flora Bay Divers
Dive Buddy Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sandy Wreck
Sandy Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sandy Wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (5.91, 102.77) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 29.4–31.2°C
Current Speed
6.71 cm/s
Direction: SE (116.6°)
Salinity
31.46 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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