MV. NURAH - Southern Islands

The MV. NURAH wreck, sitting at a comfortable 19m, is a real standout in Singapore’s Southern Islands. We love this site not just for the wreck itself, but for the life it attracts in what many would consider less-than-ideal conditions. Dropping down, you’ll first discern the stern, often shrouded in a thick school of yellowtail scad, shimmering like a liquid curtain. Penetrating the small cargo holds is a tight squeeze, but worth it if you’re comfortable in overhead environments; keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into the dark corners and juvenile batfish darting through the beams of your torch. What makes the NURAH special for us is the way it constantly changes. One dive you might find a massive grouper lurking under the bow, the next it’s a parade of damselfish defending their coral patches. The visibility here can be… challenging, ranging from a murky three metres to a respectable ten on a good day, but that just adds to the adventure. We’d suggest diving this one on a slack tide for the easiest exploration, otherwise, the current can really rip through, making it a drift-by rather than a deep dive into its history. It’s a site for divers who appreciate the subtle beauty of a thriving artificial reef, not just pristine corals.

Location: Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: 1.200000, 104.300000
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 19m

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)

Nearest Dive Centres to MV. NURAH

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

Species code: Ea (Enhalus acoroides) - Seagrass & Algae
thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae
cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
Species code: Si (Syringodium isoetifolium) - Seagrass & Algae
Brain coral (Platygyra sinensis) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora millepora) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus) - Hard Corals
Fluorescence grass coral (Galaxea fascicularis) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
Honeycomb coral (Favites abdita) - Hard Corals
Galaxea coral (Galaxea astreata) - Hard Corals
Species code: Tc (Thalassodendron ciliatum) - Seagrass & Algae
Bristle-tailed Leatherjacket (Acreichthys tomentosus) - Reef Fish
Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Butterfish (Scatophagus argus) - Reef Fish
Stony coral (Echinopora lamellosa) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora nasuta) - Hard Corals
Savigny's Brittle Star (Ophiactis savignyi)

Recommended Packing List for MV. NURAH

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