Local favourite beach · Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador

Ship Head

Ship Head is a beach in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Ship Head: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Ship Head

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Ship Head: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Ship Head — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.73331, -57.85842. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Ship Head?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Ship Head?

    Nearby: Cut Throat Island Air Station (fort, 67 km), Kikkertavak Island (river spot, 75 km), Byron Bay (beach, 21 km), Quaker Hat (river spot, 41 km), Alliuk Bight (beach, 47 km), Black Island Bight (beach, 49 km).