Maine
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate SSE wind around 9mph.
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate SSE wind around 9mph.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Kettle Kove for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Kettle Kove, Maine. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and very poor with 9mph from the SSE.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with light winds out of the W. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and very poor with moderate ESE wind around 11mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 19mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with 16mph out of the N.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 10s with 8mph NW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Kettle Kove is 0-1ft with a 4.7s swell period. Wind is SSE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Kettle Kove is 0-1ft, produced by a 2.3ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.2ft SE secondary swell at 9s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Kettle Kove is Friday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Kettle Kove works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Kettle Kove. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Kettle Kove is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Kettle Kove is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Kettle Kove include cold water, rocks at cove edges, strong currents, limited surf rescue services, hypothermia risk. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
