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Notable beach · Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador

Big Cove

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

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Big 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 Big 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 Big Cove — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.94885, -56.77939. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Big Cove safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Big Cove?

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

    What are the places to visit near Big Cove?

    Nearby: Cat Arm Reservoir (lake, 20 km), Granby Island (river spot, 30 km), Millers Island (river spot, 55 km), Birchy Cove (beach, 5 km), Camp Cove (beach, 9 km), Breakfast Cove (beach, 15 km).

    Is Big Cove worth visiting?

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