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Notable beach · Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador

Back Arm

Back Arm is a beach in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Back Arm: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Back Arm

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Back Arm — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.71307, -57.34808. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Back Arm safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Back Arm yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Back Arm?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Back Arm?

    Nearby: Port au Choix (fort, 2 km), Ben's Studio (museum, 2 km), Barbace Cove (beach, 2 km), Point Richie Lighthouse (viewpoint, 6 km), Hawke Flat (beach, 14 km), St. John Harbour (beach, 15 km).

    Is Back Arm worth visiting?

    Back Arm is listed as a notable beach in Newfoundland and Labrador on Spotwander.