Jobson's Cove
A tiny cove almost enclosed by rock on the south shore, sheltered enough for small children.
Updated 2 September 2026
Jobson's Cove is a pocket of sand almost completely enclosed by limestone, with a gap of a few metres letting the sea in, so the water inside stays shallow and flat when the shore outside is breaking. That makes it the beach parents with small children are pointed to, and it is small enough that a couple of dozen people fill it. It is reached on foot along the coastal path from Warwick Long Bay.
The main sights
- The enclosed pool - a cove almost ringed by rock with a narrow entrance.
- The calm water - shallow and flat when the open shore is breaking.
- The rock walls - the weathered limestone enclosing the sand.
- The coastal path - the walking route linking it to the neighbouring bays.
When to go
May to October is the season. It fills very quickly given its size. Hurricane season runs June to November.
Things to know
It is genuinely tiny and a couple of dozen people make it crowded. There are no facilities and it is reached only on foot. Shade is limited to the rock.
Nearby
Warwick Long Bay is west, and Stonehole Bay is between.
What to pack for Jobson's Cove
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