Arnold's Cove (CAARC)

The town has a small harbour with four piers, mainly for small vessels and pleasure craft. The nearby Whiffen Head oil facilities are under separate entry for Come By Chance.

The port of Arnold's Cove is located in Placentia Bay, on Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada.

Max LOA 26.88m, beam 11.5m, draught 3.8m and 265DWT.

Vessels may anchor in the cove in depths from 9.1m to 12.8m with shelter from all winds except between S and W. For smaller vessels good anchorage is available in depths from 6.4m to 9.1m sheltered from all winds. Local knowledge is required.

Arnold's Cove may be entered between Goose Head (47° 44.876'N., 53° 59.918'W) and Bordeaux Island (47° 44.648'N., 54° 1.790'W). Approach through these location to the port is approx 1.12nm WNW with depths of 7.3m to 16.4m.

Admiralty Pilot NP50.

Pilotage is not compulsory however pilot vessels may moor at this port.

A light (round mast, 2m in height) is exhibited from the head of the Breakwater Wharf pier. On approach, Bordeaux Island is extensively wooded, stands 42m high and is marked by a light. Adams Head is relatively barren and stands 32m high. Approx 0.17nm S of Adams Head stands Round Rock which dries 1.8m and is marked by a lighted buoy approx 0.34nm S of Round Rock.

Fog may be experienced from April through to July with it being extensively worse in the latter two months.

Harbour Authority of Arnold`s Cove contact info: Telephone: +1 709 463 8896