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Kettle Kove Surf Forecast, Maine

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Higgins Beach1-2ftScarborough Beach2-3ftFerry Beach2-3ft
Kettle Kove surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
8.35s
Wind
7mph
ENE / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.1ft @ 8sSSE
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 4sE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Fair - Good

Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSE swell at 8s with light SW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|4-6mph S
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 8s with 10mph NNE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|9-11mph NNE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Kettle Kove Surf 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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Kettle Kove Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Kettle Kove?
The current wave height at Kettle Kove is 2-3ft with a 8.35s swell period. Wind is ENE at 7mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Kettle Kove?
The current breaking wave height at Kettle Kove is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.1ft SSE primary swell at 8s, a 2.2ft E wind swell swell at 4s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Kettle Kove?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Kettle Kove is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 5ft waves, a 7.05s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.