42m
    Southern Islands, Singapore

    Ocean Cooper 2

    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 - Ocean Cooper 2 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 42m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Ocean Cooper 2 is one of our absolute favourite wrecks in Singapore. She went down in 2019, a supply vessel now resting upright at 42 metres, and she’s already a fantastic dive. From the moment you descend, the sheer size is impressive. We usually start our exploration around the stern, the propeller still largely intact, before making our way along the deck. You’ll spot schools of fusiliers darting in and out of the superstructure, and we’ve found some surprisingly large groupers hiding in the cargo holds. What makes this wreck special for us is the way marine life has embraced it so quickly. Look closely at the rails and masts and you’ll see juvenile snappers, damsels, and even nudibranchs already making homes. The bridge area is particularly interesting, offering some accessible swim-throughs if you're comfortable with wreck penetration, but there's plenty to see just cruising the exterior. This is a dive for experienced wreck lovers and those comfortable with deeper profiles, offering a genuine sense of exploration right on Singapore's doorstep. We often hit it on a slack tide for the best visibility, but even with a gentle current, the dive is rewarding.

    Typical Ocean Cooper 2 Dive Profile

    15m30m45mSafety Stop0m42m max~15 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

    Maximum depth 42m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

    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 Ocean Cooper 2

    Ocean Cooper 2 Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ocean Cooper 2, 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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