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Stumpy Cove

Stumpy Cove is a beach in Inverness, Nova Scotia.

Stumpy Cove: 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 Stumpy Cove

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.

How to reach Stumpy Cove — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.86376, -61.06858. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Stumpy Cove safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Stumpy Cove yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Stumpy Cove?

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

    What are the places to visit near Stumpy Cove?

    Nearby: Black Charlies Lake (lake, 4 km), Company Lake (lake, 5 km), MacAskills Lake (lake, 5 km), MacDonalds Lake (lake, 5 km), Donnellys Lake (lake, 20 km), MacArthurs Lake (lake, 22 km).