HMS HERALD - Southern Islands

The HMS Herald is a proper old-school wreck, and our pick for something a bit different in Singapore. This isn't a deep dive, sitting in the shallows, which makes it perfect for longer bottom times and really exploring its nooks and crannies. You can trace the hull's outline, still surprisingly intact in places, and imagine its journey from a 1918 build to a survey vessel, then scuttled and later raised by the Japanese. We love how the structure has become a home for so much life. Look closely, and you'll spot nudibranchs inching along the metal, tiny crabs scuttling into crevices, and schools of fusiliers darting in and out of the skeletal remains. It’s a photographer’s dream on a clear day, with sunlight dappling through the water, highlighting the coral growth on the wreck. We'd suggest aiming for a slack tide – the currents here can pick up, making it a less enjoyable rummage around. It’s a site that rewards slow, deliberate diving; don't rush it.

Location
Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.466667, 103.800000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Labrador Nature Reserve

Best Time to Dive in Southern Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Southern Islands occur in January, averaging 28.2°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.2°C (air: 26.0°C)
  • February: 28.2°C (air: 26.6°C)
  • March: 28.2°C (air: 27.1°C)
  • April: 28.2°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • May: 28.2°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • June: 28.2°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • July: 28.2°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • August: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • September: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • October: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • November: 28.2°C (air: 26.5°C)
  • December: 28.2°C (air: 26.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Southern Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to HMS HERALD

Marine Life in Southern Islands

Home to 284 recorded species including 179 reef fish, 46 hard corals, 17 seagrass & algae, 13 sharks & rays, 8 sea snails & nudibranchs, 6 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for HMS HERALD

Based on average water temperature of 28.2°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories