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Kettle Cove

Maine, United StatesDirections
Open Water suggested2–8 m (5–25 ft) 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 14°C (57°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:41

Forecast for this hour · 11:00 · run 9 h ago
0.3 m (1.0 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — about a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 14°C · seasonal avg 14°C ( · Forecast 57°F · seasonal avg 57°F)

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

Smallest waves: Sat
Sun8:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Mon8:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Tue8:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 7 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri8:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:38 · Sunrise 7:07 · Sunset 17:41 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.1 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 01:22 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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.

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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. January, 37% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
  2. February, 29% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (40°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  3. March, 38% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (40°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.3 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  4. April, 53% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  5. May, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (50°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (58°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  7. July, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  8. August, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 73% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  10. October, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (57°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 11°C (51°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
  12. December, 38% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (46°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots

August has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

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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