Sugar Wreck
Protected Area
Pulau Susu Dara Marine Park
Why dive here
With 153+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales, whale sharks and pufferfish - Sugar Wreck offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, August.
The Sugar Wreck is our pick for Perhentian wrecks, sitting upright on the sandy bottom, around 18 metres down. It’s a cargo ship, sank sometime in the 2000s, so it’s had a good amount of time for marine life to move in. You can swim through a few open holds and along the deck. Look for massive schools of yellow snapper and barracuda hanging around the superstructure. We’ve also seen bamboo sharks tucked away in corners. It’s a pretty easy wreck dive, not much current usually, making it a good spot for newer wreck divers or those wanting a relaxed second dive.
Typical Sugar 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 Sugar Wreck
Dive shops near Sugar Wreck
Chomel Dive Center
Sea Sight Divers
Quiver Dive Team
Sea Voice Divers
Anti Gravity Divers
Ombak Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sugar Wreck
Sugar Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sugar 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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