Liimala Beach — bathing-water quality and weather
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Not assessed (2022)
10-year quality trend (2012–2022):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00301010LIIMALA
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-11
E. coli: 120 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 37 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
4 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-11 | 120 | 37 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-14 | 12 | 19 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-16 | 10 | 16 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-19 | 3 | 4 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Liimala, on the Gulf of Finland coast in Ida-Viru County, is an official swimming beach. It lies 9 km north of Kiviõli and 17 km west of Kohtla-Järve. Water quality: 6 years excellent, 2 years good, 0 years sufficient (11 monitoring years). The nearest monitoring station is Lüganuse (6.6 km away). Official monitoring: Health Board, EU Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC).
- Coordinates: 59,4356° N, 26,9819° E
- County: Ida-Viru County
- Bathing-site type: coastal water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.0 | -2.2 | -6.0 | 41.4 |
| Feb | -4.6 | -2.4 | -6.9 | 40.0 |
| Mar | -1.4 | 1.7 | -4.4 | 34.3 |
| Apr | 4.8 | 8.8 | 0.9 | 38.9 |
| May | 10.7 | 14.8 | 6.2 | 58.3 |
| Jun | 15.5 | 19.3 | 11.3 | 89.2 |
| Jul | 18.4 | 21.9 | 14.6 | 76.5 |
| Aug | 17.2 | 20.6 | 13.8 | 77.3 |
| Sep | 12.4 | 15.4 | 9.7 | 55.6 |
| Oct | 6.6 | 8.7 | 4.5 | 59.3 |
| Nov | 1.7 | 3.2 | 0.1 | 52.2 |
| Dec | -2.1 | -0.4 | -3.9 | 45.4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-11): E. coli 120 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 37 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: not assessed.
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 18.4°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 Liimala Beach a safe place to swim?
Liimala 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.