Lantern Point Dive Site - Comino

Lantern Point, off Comino, is a decent enough dive when you’re in the area. We’ve found the real draw here is a swim-through that cuts through the headland, bringing you out on the other side. Inside, the light plays nicely, and it’s a good spot to look for dusky groupers tucked into crevices. Outside, the reef doesn't drop too deep, maybe 20 metres or so, with a mix of bushy coral and plenty of ornate wrasse flitting about. You'll see common spiny lobsters if you look closely. It's a solid choice for a second dive of the day, or if you prefer something less demanding. Just keep an eye on the currents; they can pick up a bit around the point sometimes.

Location: Comino, Malta, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 36.003746, 14.325167
Type: wall
Maximum Depth: 15-40m

Marine Protected Area: Ġebel ta\' Bejn il-Kmiemen, limiti ta\' Għajnsielem

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

Nearest Dive Centres to Lantern Point Dive Site

ABC Diving - PADI
Aquamarina
Aquatica Scuba Diving
Atlantis Diving Centre - PADI, BSAC, VDST, TDI
Blue Waters Dive Cove - ["PADI"]
Bubbles Dive Shop

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

Painted Comber (Serranus scriba) - Reef Fish
Wrasse (Coris julis) - Reef Fish
Parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense) - Reef Fish
Ornate Wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) - Reef Fish
loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
Salema (Sarpa salpa) - Reef Fish
Garrupa (Serranus cabrilla) - Reef Fish
Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) - Reef Fish
Blue-white Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) - Whales & Dolphins
Mediterranean tapeweed (Posidonia oceanica) - Seagrass & Algae
Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
Damsel fish (Chromis chromis) - Reef Fish
sting ray (Dasyatis pastinaca) - Sharks & Rays
killer alga (Caulerpa taxifolia) - Seagrass & Algae
Marbled Spinefoot (Siganus rivulatus) - Reef Fish
dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) - Sharks & Rays
Moonfish (Mola mola) - Reef Fish
Scarlet Coral (Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) europaea) - Hard Corals
Red coral (Corallium rubrum) - Soft Corals
Bushy Coral (Cladocora caespitosa) - Hard Corals

Recommended Packing List for Lantern Point 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