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Notable beach · Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador

Back Cove

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

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Back 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 Back 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.

How to reach Back Cove — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.49543, -53.05959. 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 Cove safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Back Cove?

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

    What are the places to visit near Back Cove?

    Nearby: Green Island (river spot, 2 km), Bonavista Harbour (beach, 22 km), Bonavista Lighthouse (beach, 29 km), Baccalieu Island (river spot, 56 km), Old Perlican Cove (beach, 57 km), Keats Island (river spot, 58 km).

    Is Back Cove worth visiting?

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