- Shelter
- NW, N, W, SW, S
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Small open cove on the Cape Elizabeth shore at the southern edge of Casco Bay, Maine, on a sand bottom with shelter from NW through W round to S.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Cape Elizabeth is the headland where Maine's island cruising grounds begin, north of the run from Cape Cod. The cove gives a fair-weather hold on sand but stays open to the east, so it suits a settled forecast rather than a blow. The local moorings are private. Sound in towards the head and anchor clear of any laid gear.
Practical
There are no services in the cove itself. South Port Marine lies 5.7 nm N and Portland Yacht Services 5.8 nm N, both inside Portland Harbour with diesel, water, berths and repair facilities.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.54889, -70.23201 (43°32.93'N 70°13.92'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.3/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Cape Elizabeth - Little Cove lies at 43°32.93'N 70°13.92'W, that is 43.54889, -70.23201 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Cape Elizabeth - Little Cove sheltered from?
Cape Elizabeth - Little Cove is sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Cape Elizabeth - Little Cove?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Cape Elizabeth - Little Cove.
How do boaters rate Cape Elizabeth - Little Cove?
Cape Elizabeth - Little Cove is rated 4.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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