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Kettle Kove Surf Forecast

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Kettle Kove surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
5.65s
Wind
17mph
S / Gusts 30mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.2ft @ 14sSE
Wind Swell
5.5ft @ 6sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Kettle Kove is a tucked-away surf spot along the southern Maine coastline near Cape Elizabeth, facing nearly due west into Casco Bay with its westward-oriented transect catching swells that wrap around the surrounding headlands. The break works best on long-period SE to S swells that refract into the cove, producing punchy, workable waves over a sandy bottom. Maine's rugged and uncrowded surf scene means you'll often share the lineup with only a handful of dedicated cold-water locals, making this a rewarding find for those willing to endure the chilly North Atlantic waters.

Cold waterRocks at cove edgesStrong currentsLimited surf rescue servicesHypothermia risk

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on SE swell at 14s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Steady 3-4ft waves on offer on SSE swell at 8s — glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, barely a breath of wind, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Kettle Kove Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Kettle Kove?
The current wave height at Kettle Kove is 4-5ft with a 5.65s swell period. Wind is S at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Kettle Kove surf forecast?
Our Kettle Kove forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.