TRONOH - Southern Islands

Tronoh is one of those dives we always recommend for a quick fix from Singapore. It’s not deep, just 10 metres, so bottom time is generous, which is great because there’s plenty to look at. We love that you can spend a good chunk of a dive exploring the twisted metal of the steamship, which went down in a storm back in 1933. You’ll find schools of yellowtail fusiliers swirling around the hull, and often a few lionfish tucked into crevices. Look closely, and you might spot a moray eel peeking out from a pipe. Our favourite part is the bow section; it’s still fairly intact and makes for some great swim-throughs if you're comfortable with minor overhead environments. Visibility can be a mixed bag, as it is in Singapore, but on a good day, when the current is mild, you get a decent view of the whole wreck. It's a fantastic site for newer wreck divers to get a feel for penetration without serious risks, and photographers will find plenty of macro subjects, from nudibranchs on the coral growth to small crabs scuttling over the metal plates. We'd suggest aiming for a slack tide to really make the most of it.

Location
Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.565952, 103.085200
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)

Nearby Dive Sites in Southern Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to TRONOH

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

Recommended Packing List for TRONOH

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