Cominotto Arch Dive Site - Comino

Cominotto Arch is a straightforward dive, well-suited for a relaxed afternoon. We usually drop in here when the boat traffic around the Blue Lagoon gets a bit much, offering a quieter alternative. The arch itself is a neat swim-through, draped with sunset cup coral, and we often spot painted combers darting in and out of the crevices. Keep an eye out for slipper lobsters tucked away, and the bushy coral seems to be a favourite haunt for ornate wrasse. It’s a pleasant spot, no big thrills, but consistently delivers a calm dive with some solid Mediterranean reef life.

Location
Comino, Malta, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
36.011990, 14.319341
Type
cave

Marine Protected Area: Il-bajja taċ-Ċagħaq ta\' Kemmunett

Best Time to Dive in Comino

The warmest water temperatures in Comino occur in August, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 15.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.4°C
  • February: 15.5°C
  • March: 15.3°C
  • April: 16.2°C
  • May: 18.7°C
  • June: 22.9°C
  • July: 26.9°C
  • August: 28.1°C
  • September: 27.3°C
  • October: 24.9°C
  • November: 22.2°C
  • December: 19.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Comino

Nearest Dive Centres to Cominotto Arch Dive Site

Marine Life in Comino

Home to 24 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 4 sharks & rays, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 2 hard corals, 1 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Cominotto Arch Dive Site

Based on average water temperature of 21.1°C, currents 2 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
  • 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