IGARA (BOW SECTION) - Southern Islands

The Igara’s bow section is a moody, deep dive, and for us, it’s one of Singapore’s more compelling wrecks. Sitting upright at 38 metres, she’s become a massive artificial reef, and the sheer scale is impressive. We usually descend onto the deck, where the anchor chains spill out like giant metal spaghetti. Look closely, and you’ll spot schooling fusiliers, bannerfish, and sometimes even a solitary great barracuda patrolling the mast. Inside, the forward cargo holds are open, a cavernous space that draws in photographers. We’ve found resident giant morays tucked into the darker corners, and the occasional lionfish drifts lazily past. Visibility here can swing wildly, but on a good day, the light filtering down from above makes for a truly dramatic scene. This isn’t a beginner’s dive; strong currents can appear, and it demands respect, but for experienced wreck divers, it's a fantastic, atmospheric dive, offering a tangible connection to a piece of maritime history.

Location
Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.269930, 104.827995
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
38m

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 IGARA (BOW SECTION)

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 IGARA (BOW SECTION)

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