HMS Cornwallis - Comino

Avery Reef, tucked away in the Pacific Northwest, offers a solid day out for local divers. The site features a mix of rocky outcroppings and sand patches, though you won't find tropical corals here, it’s a cold-water reef experience. We often spot dungeness crabs scuttling across the bottom, and if you keep a keen eye out, you might just catch a glimpse of a plainfin midshipman tucked into a crevice or a lazy brown catshark resting. It's a reliable spot for seeing common seals cruising past, and we've even had spiny dogfish make an appearance. While it’s not a showstopper, Avery Reef is a dependable site for a relaxed dive, good for shaking off the rust or just enjoying the local marine life without too much fuss.

Location
Comino, Malta, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
35.100000, 15.183333
Type
reef

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 HMS Cornwallis

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 HMS Cornwallis

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