DAMAR
Protected Area
Labrador Nature Reserve
Why dive here
With 263+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, dugongs, giant moray eels, seahorses and sea turtles - DAMAR offers some of Southern Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, November.
The Damar wreck is a solid pick for a shallow dive around Singapore's Southern Islands. This tugboat went down in 1975, settling upright in about 10 meters of water, making it perfect for newer divers or those looking for a longer bottom time. The hull is largely intact, heavily encrusted with barnacles and sponges, and you’ll often spot batfish schooling around the superstructure, along with the usual cast of damselfish and rabbitfish darting in and out of the crevices. It’s not a penetration dive by any stretch, but circling the wreck gives you a good sense of its history and the surprising amount of life it now supports. We find it’s a good spot to practice buoyancy and observe how artificial reefs evolve.
Typical DAMAR 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to DAMAR
Dive shops near DAMAR
PT Meimo Toronta Sera
CHANGE LIFESTYLE
Dugong Divers
SWIMCRAFT SG PTE LTD
Hooyah Divers Pte Ltd
Turtle Buddy Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for DAMAR
DAMAR Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DAMAR, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.18, 103.96) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.5–31.1°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
4.07 m/s
7.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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