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Kettle Cove

Maine, United States
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 American lobster, winter flounder, and sea raven. Recent reports put the water around 14°C (58°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
0.4 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 14°C · seasonal avg 17°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: Sun
Sun6:00–21:00
Mon6:00–21:00
Tue6:00–21:00
Wed6:00–21:00
Thu6:00–21:00
Fri6:00–21:00
Sat6:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 4:51 · Sunrise 5:24 · Sunset 20:10

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.1 km from site · graded 3h 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.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: American lobster, winter flounder, 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

  • American lobsterCommonly seen
  • winter flounderCommonly seen
  • sea ravenOccasionally seen
  • shorthorn sculpinCommonly seen
  • striped bassSeasonal
  • hermit crabCommonly seen
  • northern sea starCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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