Semakau West
Protected Area
Labrador Nature Reserve
Why dive here
With 263+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, dugongs, giant moray eels, seahorses and sea turtles - Semakau West offers some of Southern Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, November.
Semakau West, at a consistent 11 metres, is a good spot for newer divers looking to get wet in Singapore. It’s mostly a sandy bottom, but you’ll often find nudibranchs, small crabs, and flatworms making their way across it. Keep an eye out for batfish and the occasional cuttlefish hovering near the scattered coral patches. It’s a straightforward dive for getting comfortable in local waters.
Typical Semakau West Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Semakau West
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Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd
OrcaNation Singapore
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Scuba Quest Pte Ltd
REN Scubaworx
DiveLab
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Semakau West
Semakau West Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Semakau West, 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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