

Best for beginner divers, 5-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Raffles Lighthouse Jetty is a marine site in the Southern Islands of Singapore featuring a combination of natural reef and artificial structures. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. The site is accessible by boat only and is suitable for beginners, though conditions can vary. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 15 metres, and water temperatures remain warm between 27 and 30C. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including entanglement, jellyfish, and stonefish. Due to variable visibility and shifting currents, maintaining close contact with your team and monitoring your depth is essential throughout the 40-minute dive.
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Check current conditions locally before the dive, as currents can strengthen without warning and the site lists entanglement as a hazard, so keep your gauges and hoses tucked close. Watch where you place your hands and fins around the reef structure, as stonefish blend into the substrate easily at this site.
Tours involve a 75-minute ferry ride from Marina South Pier to Pulau Satumu.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-18m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
The site features both natural and artificial reef structures that support various reef fish and invertebrates.
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginners as currents are generally mild, though conditions can shift unexpectedly.
The depth ranges from 5 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Access to Raffles Lighthouse Jetty is by boat only.
Hazards include entanglement, jellyfish, and stonefish. Divers should keep gauges tucked close and watch where they place their hands and fins.
Diving at Raffles Lighthouse in Singapore requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Raffles Lighthouse in Singapore. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Raffles Lighthouse in Singapore typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Raffles Lighthouse in Singapore typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.