Anne Kanal — bathing-water quality and weather
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Good (2022)
10-year quality trend (2012–2022):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00503015ANNEK
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-21
E. coli: 330 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 116 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
5 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-21 | 330 | 116 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-08-13 | 776 | 318 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-08-06 | 536 | 174 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-30 | 5370 | 1620 | Ületab normi |
| 2025-07-23 | 792 | 130 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Anne Kanal in Tartu County is a riverside swimming beach, within the urban area of Tartu. An unstable record: 0 years excellent, 3 years good, 3 years poor (11 monitoring years). The nearest weather station is Tartu, practically next to the beach. The EU Bathing Water Directive requires the Health Board to carry out periodic monitoring of the bathing site.
- Coordinates: 58,3778° N, 26,7408° E
- County: Tartu County
- Bathing-site type: river water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.2 | -2.3 | -6.4 | 40.7 |
| Feb | -4.7 | -2.3 | -7.2 | 40.1 |
| Mar | -1.0 | 2.4 | -4.2 | 34.7 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 9.8 | 1.4 | 39.3 |
| May | 11.4 | 15.6 | 6.7 | 55.3 |
| Jun | 16.1 | 19.8 | 11.8 | 82.3 |
| Jul | 18.5 | 22.1 | 14.5 | 67.6 |
| Aug | 17.3 | 20.8 | 13.6 | 78.8 |
| Sep | 12.4 | 15.6 | 9.4 | 51.5 |
| Oct | 6.5 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 60.1 |
| Nov | 1.6 | 3.3 | -0.1 | 53.8 |
| Dec | -2.4 | -0.6 | -4.3 | 44.7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-21): E. coli 330 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 116 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: good.
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 18.5°C, and the water is warmest in the second half of July.
How warm is the water in summer?
River water usually warms to 18–22 °C in midsummer, and more in shallow shoreline water. You can see the current water temperature on puhub's water layer.
Is Anne Kanal a safe place to swim?
Anne Kanal is an official, EEA-registered bathing beach whose water is monitored by the Health Board. There may not be a permanent lifeguard, so swim in the marked area and watch the weather.