Notable beach · Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador

Herring Cove

Herring Cove is a beach in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Herring Cove: 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 Herring Cove

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.

Visiting Herring Cove: tips

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

How to reach Herring Cove — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.40884, -53.96073. 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 Herring Cove?

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

    What are the places to visit near Herring Cove?

    Nearby: Castle Hill National Historic Site (fort, 22 km), Fort Royal (fort, 22 km), Fort Frederick Park (fort, 22 km), Placentia Area Theatre d'Heritage Park (beach, 23 km), Merasheen Island (river spot, 32 km), Dildo Island (river spot, 41 km).

    Is Herring Cove worth visiting?

    Herring Cove is listed as a notable beach in Newfoundland and Labrador on Spotwander.