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Kettle Cove

Maine, United StatesDirections
Open Water suggested2–8 m depthShore entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Kettle Cove at a glance

Kettle Cove is a shore dive site in Maine, United States with depths of 1.5–7.6 m (5–25 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Hermit crab, Northern sea star, and Sea raven. Recent reports put the water around 17°C (62°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 14h ago
0.4 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 17°C · seasonal avg 18°C

Site hazards: Kayaks and swimmers overhead, freshwater stream can reduce visibility, oyster-farm buoys and lines to avoid

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri
Fri7:00–19:00
Sat7:00–19:00
Sun7:00–19:00
Mon7:00–19:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:47 · Sunrise 6:16 · Sunset 18:58

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.1 km from site · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Hermit crab, Northern sea star, shorthorn sculpin
Best time: Mid tide and higher, any season; weekday evenings to avoid crowds

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan37%6°C1.5 m
  2. Feb29%5°C1.4 m
  3. Mar38%5°C1.6 m
  4. Apr53%6°C1.3 m
  5. May74%10°C1.2 m
  6. Jun81%15°C0.9 m
  7. Jul80%17°C0.9 m
  8. Aug82%18°C1.0 m
  9. Sep73%18°C1.2 m
  10. Oct56%14°C1.3 m
  11. Nov40%11°C1.3 m
  12. Dec38%8°C1.6 m

August hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

A sheltered cove adjoining Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth with free parking, toilets and a boardwalk to an easy sand-beach entry, making it a beginner favorite and frequent class site. Eelgrass beds give way to ledges and crevices, with the best route crossing into the next cove to the left; depths stay shallow (roughly 25 feet). As state land, park diving rules apply: carry your C-card, display the free permit, and no solo diving.

shore

Kayaks and swimmers overhead, freshwater stream can reduce visibility, oyster-farm buoys and lines to avoid

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