Notable beach · Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador

Big Sandy Cove

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

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Big Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Big Sandy Cove: tips

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

How to reach Big Sandy Cove — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 53.34721, -55.76759. 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 Big Sandy Cove?

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

    What are the places to visit near Big Sandy Cove?

    Nearby: Island of Ponds (river spot, 16 km), Spotted Island Harbour (beach, 20 km), Spotted Island Air Station (fort, 24 km), Hawke Island (river spot, 41 km), South Wolf Island (river spot, 47 km), Stony Island (river spot, 51 km).

    Is Big Sandy Cove worth visiting?

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