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Notable beach · Kodiak Island Borough, Kodiak Island Borough

Back Bay

Back Bay is a beach in Kodiak Island Borough, Kodiak Island Borough.

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Back 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 Back 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.

How to reach Back Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 58.62417, -152.34905. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Back Bay

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    Other beaches & coast near Back Bay

    • Kamishak Bay · beach · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~126 km · Must-see
    • Shangin Bay · beach · Kodiak Island Borough · ~9 km
    • Picnic Bay · beach · Kodiak Island Borough · ~14 km
    • Carry Inlet · beach · Kodiak Island Borough · ~14 km
    • Andreon Bay · beach · Kodiak Island Borough · ~18 km
    • Western Inlet · beach · Kodiak Island Borough · ~20 km
    • Big Bay · beach · Kodiak Island Borough · ~21 km
    • Neketa Bay · beach · Kodiak Island Borough · ~24 km
    • Cape Current · beach · Kodiak Island Borough · ~25 km
    • Port William · beach · Kodiak Island Borough · ~25 km

    All beaches & coast in Kodiak Island Borough

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    Frequently asked

    Is Back Bay safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Back Bay?

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

    What are the places to visit near Back Bay?

    Nearby: Shuyak Island State Park (sanctuary, 15 km), Shangin Bay (beach, 9 km), Picnic Bay (beach, 14 km), Starr Rocks (viewpoint, 14 km), Carry Inlet (beach, 14 km), Dark Island (river spot, 14 km).

    Is Back Bay worth visiting?

    Back Bay is listed as a notable beach in Kodiak Island Borough on Spotwander.