Pulau Anak Bukom Island
Small uninhabited islet near industrial Pulau Bukom
A small islet in Singapore's Bukom group off the southwest coast. The area is dominated by offshore industry; the islet itself is not generally open to tourists.
Pulau Anak Bukom at a Glance#
Address: Pulau Anak Bukom, Singapore (offshore island)
About Pulau Anak Bukom#
Pulau Anak Bukom is a very small islet immediately adjacent to Pulau Bukom in Singapore’s southern offshore island group. The name means “child of Bukom” and reflects its position beside the larger industrial island.
The islet has no public infrastructure and is part of the cluster of islands associated with maritime and petrochemical facilities in the area. It is functionally linked to the industrial operations on the nearby main island and is not open to the general public.
Located off the southern coast of Singapore, it lies within the waters controlled by Singapore’s maritime and port authorities and is visible from nearby industrial vantage points and some coastal viewpoints on the main island.
- Restricted access: A very small islet directly adjacent to a larger industrial island, with no public facilities and no permanent public access.
How to Get to Pulau Anak Bukom#
Pulau Anak Bukom is offshore from southwestern Singapore. Access is controlled and typically requires permissions from port authorities or private operators; unauthorized landings are not permitted. Views are possible from authorized vessel charters in the western Singapore Strait.
Tips for Visiting Pulau Anak Bukom#
- Access is restricted-Bukom complex islands are industrial and often off-limits; verify permissions before planning a visit.
- If arranged as part of a charter trip, time landings in early morning to avoid shipping traffic in the bay.
- Bring binoculars to watch container vessels and industrial operations from a safe distance-industrial archaeology is the region's main show.
Best Time to Visit Pulau Anak Bukom#
Industrial island-visits are typically limited and must be coordinated with authorities or private operators.
Weather & Climate near Pulau Anak Bukom#
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2344 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 217 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.9h |
| February | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 173 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.0h |
| March | Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 180 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 200 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.0h |
| May | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 172 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.1h |
| June | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 166 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| July | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 160 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| August | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 169 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| September | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 175 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| October | Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 202 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| November | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 251 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.9h |
| December | Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 279 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
