10m
    Southern Islands, Singapore

    JBB 97

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 263+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, dugongs, giant moray eels, seahorses and sea turtles - JBB 97 offers some of Southern Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, November.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue-Spotted Stingrays, Dugongs, Giant Moray Eels, Seahorses and Sea Turtles · 263+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest May, June, November
    CharacterWreck dive · max 10m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    JBB 97, a motor vessel, isn't deep, topping out at 10 metres, but it offers a solid Singapore wreck dive. We love that it’s usually quite sheltered, making it a good pick when the currents elsewhere are pushing a bit too hard. This wreck doesn't demand advanced skills, so it’s perfect for divers looking to get some wreck experience without fighting conditions. Dropping onto JBB 97, you’ll find the hull largely intact, sitting upright on the seabed. It’s a proper structure to explore, not just a pile of debris. Our favourite part is navigating through the open sections of the superstructure; there are plenty of nooks and crannies for macro life. Look closely, and you’ll spot nudibranchs, flatworms, and we've even seen frogfish tucked into crevices. Large schools of fusiliers often mill above the wreck, and batfish are almost always circling, curious about divers. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, the natural light filtering through the water column gives the wreck an almost ethereal glow. We always suggest going at slack tide for the best conditions and a more relaxed exploration.

    Typical JBB 97 Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for JBB 97

    JBB 97 Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for JBB 97, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.18, 103.96) (8km away)

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    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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