Pelgurand / Stroomi Rand — 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: EE00101026STROO
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-26
E. coli: 140 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 40 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
7 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-26 | 140 | 40 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-08-18 | 140 | 50 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-08-11 | 30 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-08-04 | <30 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-28 | <30 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-21 | 30 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-14 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Pelgurand / Stroomi Rand beach lies on the Gulf of Finland coast in Harju County, close to Tallinn (4 km to the west). An unstable record: 0 years excellent, 4 years good, 3 years poor (11 monitoring years). The nearest weather station is Tallinn-Harku, 6.7 km away. Periodic water monitoring is carried out under the supervision of the Health Board (EU Bathing Water Directive).
- Coordinates: 59,4429° N, 24,6827° E
- County: Harju County
- Bathing-site type: coastal water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.2 | -1.4 | -5.2 | 44.9 |
| Feb | -3.9 | -1.7 | -6.2 | 41.1 |
| Mar | -0.9 | 2.0 | -3.7 | 32.8 |
| Apr | 4.8 | 8.7 | 1.0 | 36.9 |
| May | 10.5 | 14.5 | 6.1 | 43.0 |
| Jun | 15.3 | 19.0 | 11.2 | 67.5 |
| Jul | 18.3 | 21.7 | 14.6 | 71.6 |
| Aug | 17.3 | 20.6 | 14.0 | 78.4 |
| Sep | 12.7 | 15.6 | 10.0 | 60.3 |
| Oct | 7.1 | 9.2 | 5.1 | 65.8 |
| Nov | 2.5 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 56.7 |
| Dec | -1.3 | 0.4 | -3.1 | 50.2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-26): E. coli 140 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 40 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 Pelgurand / Stroomi Rand a safe place to swim?
Pelgurand / Stroomi Rand 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.