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Notable beach · Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador

Big Bight

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

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Big Bight: 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 Bight

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 Bight — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 53.65577, -56.53521. 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 Bight safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Big Bight?

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

    What are the places to visit near Big Bight?

    Nearby: Cartwright (attraction, 28 km), Cartwright Air Station (fort, 38 km), Prisoners Island (river spot, 43 km), Horse Chops Cove (beach, 48 km), South Wolf Island (river spot, 51 km), Island of Ponds (river spot, 62 km).

    Is Big Bight worth visiting?

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