Luidja Beach — bathing-water quality and weather
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Excellent (2022)
10-year quality trend (2012–2022):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00401002LUIDJA
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-14
E. coli: <10 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: <10 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
4 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-14 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-10 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-19 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-22 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Luidja is a bathing beach on the Baltic Sea coast of Hiiumaa Island, 22 km west of the town of Kärdla. The water quality has been excellent in all 11 years of monitoring. The nearest weather station is Kõrgessaare, 7.7 km away. Bathing-water quality is monitored under the EU Bathing Water Directive (Health Board).
- Coordinates: 58,9365° N, 22,3864° E
- County: Hiiu County
- Bathing-site type: coastal water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.2 | 0.3 | -2.8 | 44.9 |
| Feb | -2.1 | -0.4 | -3.9 | 41.4 |
| Mar | 0.1 | 2.2 | -2.0 | 31.8 |
| Apr | 4.7 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 34.1 |
| May | 9.9 | 12.9 | 6.7 | 36.9 |
| Jun | 14.8 | 17.6 | 11.7 | 55.5 |
| Jul | 18.2 | 20.7 | 15.4 | 67.7 |
| Aug | 17.7 | 20.0 | 15.3 | 70.7 |
| Sep | 13.5 | 15.5 | 11.6 | 55.1 |
| Oct | 8.3 | 9.9 | 6.8 | 65.9 |
| Nov | 4.1 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 57.0 |
| Dec | 0.8 | 2.2 | -0.6 | 48.4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-14): E. coli <10 CFU/100 ml, enterococci <10 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: excellent.
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 18.2°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 Luidja Beach a safe place to swim?
Luidja 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.