Notable beach · Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador

Bad Bay

Bad Bay is a beach in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Bad Bay: 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 Bad Bay

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 Bad Bay: tips

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

How to reach Bad Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 52.01737, -55.83207. 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 Bad Bay?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bad Bay?

    Nearby: Cape St. Charles (beach, 32 km), Belle Isle (river spot, 42 km), Belle Isle Northeast Light (beach, 47 km), Cape Norman Lighthouse (beach, 54 km), Cape Bauld (beach, 63 km), L'Anse aux Meadows (fort, 64 km).

    Is Bad Bay worth visiting?

    Bad Bay is listed as a notable beach in Newfoundland and Labrador on Spotwander.