POMPONG - Southern Islands

Pompong is a real treat for wreck lovers, especially given its location in Singapore’s Southern Islands. We love this site because it’s a proper wooden vessel, not some jumble of metal, and that makes for a very different dive. Dropping down, you’ll usually find visibility hovering around 5-7 metres, sometimes less, so it’s a dive where you need to get in close. The ship itself lies at a comfortable 10 metres, making it accessible for most certified divers. What makes Pompong a standout, though, is the sheer amount of life that has claimed it. We’ve seen everything from large snapper patrolling the bow to schools of rabbitfish darting through gaps in the hull. Look closely and you’ll spot nudibranchs, flatworms, and crabs tucked into every crevice, blending perfectly with the encrusting sponges. The wreck's wooden structure means you get these fantastic textures, completely unlike a steel wreck, almost organic in how it’s broken down. It feels ancient, like a secret garden under the sea, with light filtering through the gaps where the deck used to be. It’s not a huge wreck, but you can spend a good 45 minutes just exploring its contours and the life within. Our advice: go slow, bring a good torch, and prepare to be surprised by the amount of macro life. It’s perfect for divers who appreciate the history and the quieter side of wreck diving, not just big swim-throughs.

Location: Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: 1.250000, 102.833336
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 10m

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 POMPONG

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 POMPONG

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