15m
    Southern Islands, Singapore

    KD PENDEKAR

    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 - KD PENDEKAR 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 15m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    KD Pendekar isn't your average Singapore dive site. Forget pretty corals; this is a proper wreck, and we love it for its moody, almost spooky vibe. Dropping onto the deck at 15m, you're immediately struck by its presence – a ghost of its former self, now an artificial reef. The light shifts constantly through the superstructure, creating these fantastic shadows, especially if you catch it on a sunny afternoon. This isn't a penetration dive, but there's plenty to explore externally. We always find something new tucked away: schools of fusiliers swirl around the mast, and we've spotted resident batfish hanging out by the bridge. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs on the encrusting sponges too; they seem to thrive here. It's a fantastic site for anyone who appreciates the history and the way nature reclaims these wrecks. Just be mindful of the currents; they can pick up pretty quickly, so time your dive right, preferably around slack tide.

    Typical KD PENDEKAR Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 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.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KD PENDEKAR

    KD PENDEKAR Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for KD PENDEKAR, 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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