JARKU
Why dive here
With 263+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, dugongs, giant moray eels, seahorses and sea turtles - JARKU offers some of Southern Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, November.
JARKU, off Singapore’s Southern Islands, is a fascinating wreck dive. This carrier vessel went down in 1994 after colliding with the MV Shan Furyu. Sitting upright at 23m, she’s a substantial structure, about 71m long. We've found the bow and stern largely intact, with plenty of entry points into the cargo holds if you're comfortable with overhead environments. Look for schools of fusiliers darting around the superstructure and surprisingly large groupers lurking in the shadows. It’s a site best enjoyed on a calm day; visibility can be temperamental, but when it’s good, the wreck reveals its secrets beautifully.
Typical JARKU Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for JARKU
JARKU Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for JARKU, 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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