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Notable beach · Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador

Back Cove

Back Cove is a beach in Labrador, 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: 53.85829, -56.89482. 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: Prisoners Island (river spot, 4 km), Horse Chops Cove (beach, 9 km), Cartwright Air Station (fort, 20 km), Cartwright (attraction, 43 km), Barron Lake (lake, 71 km), Independent Island (river spot, 1 km).

    Is Back Cove worth visiting?

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