JBB 97
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.
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
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 JBB 97
Dive shops near JBB 97
PT Meimo Toronta Sera
SWIMCRAFT SG PTE LTD
CHANGE LIFESTYLE
Hooyah Divers Pte Ltd
Dugong Divers
Turtle Buddy Divers
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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)
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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