Karepa Beach — 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: EE00202011KAREPA
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-13
E. coli: 150 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 32 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
4 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | 150 | 32 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-16 | 35 | 0 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-18 | 7 | 0 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-21 | 2 | 7 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Karepa is a bathing beach on the Gulf of Finland coastal strip in Lääne-Viru County, 7 km west of the town of Kunda. The water quality has mostly been sufficient; in the last year, good. The nearest weather station is Kunda, 7.1 km away. The Health Board carries out bathing-water monitoring each summer in accordance with the requirements of the EU directive.
- Coordinates: 59,5456° N, 26,4244° E
- County: Lääne-Viru County
- Bathing-site type: coastal water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.6 | -1.8 | -5.5 | 40.7 |
| Feb | -4.3 | -2.2 | -6.4 | 37.7 |
| Mar | -1.2 | 1.6 | -3.9 | 33.1 |
| Apr | 4.5 | 8.1 | 1.1 | 36.0 |
| May | 10.2 | 13.8 | 6.4 | 49.4 |
| Jun | 15.0 | 18.3 | 11.4 | 80.4 |
| Jul | 18.3 | 21.4 | 15.0 | 70.9 |
| Aug | 17.3 | 20.3 | 14.3 | 78.6 |
| Sep | 12.7 | 15.3 | 10.3 | 60.1 |
| Oct | 6.9 | 8.9 | 5.1 | 68.7 |
| Nov | 2.2 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 57.1 |
| Dec | -1.6 | 0.0 | -3.3 | 46.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-13): E. coli 150 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 32 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 18.3°C, and the water is warmest in the second half of July.
How warm is the water in summer?
Coastal 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 Karepa Beach a safe place to swim?
Karepa Beach 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.