Raeküla Rand — bathing-water quality and weather
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Poor (2022)
10-year quality trend (2012–2022):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00403022RAEKULA1
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-11
E. coli: 53 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 40 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
10 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 | – | – | Andmed puuduvad |
| 2025-08-11 | 53 | 40 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-08-05 | – | – | Andmed puuduvad |
| 2025-07-28 | 55 | 20 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-24 | – | – | Andmed puuduvad |
| 2025-07-14 | 180 | 80 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-07 | – | – | Andmed puuduvad |
| 2025-06-30 | 72 | 88 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-16 | 58 | 44 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-02 | 17 | 6 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Raeküla Rand bathing beach lies on the coast of Pärnu Bay in Pärnu County. It is 5 km southeast of the town of Pärnu. An unstable history: 0 years excellent, 3 years good, 6 years poor (11 monitored years). The nearest weather station is Pärnu, 5.2 km away. Official monitoring: Health Board, EU Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC).
- Coordinates: 58,3522° N, 24,5492° E
- County: Pärnu County
- Bathing-site type: coastal water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.3 | -1.4 | -5.5 | 50.3 |
| Feb | -4.0 | -1.7 | -6.4 | 48.4 |
| Mar | -0.7 | 2.5 | -3.9 | 39.6 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 9.8 | 1.3 | 40.3 |
| May | 11.3 | 15.7 | 6.5 | 49.3 |
| Jun | 15.9 | 19.8 | 11.5 | 81.3 |
| Jul | 18.5 | 22.2 | 14.3 | 89.0 |
| Aug | 17.3 | 20.9 | 13.6 | 95.9 |
| Sep | 12.6 | 15.9 | 9.6 | 61.9 |
| Oct | 7.0 | 9.5 | 4.6 | 73.7 |
| Nov | 2.3 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 60.3 |
| Dec | -1.4 | 0.4 | -3.4 | 52.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-11): E. coli 53 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 40 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: poor.
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?
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 Raeküla Rand a safe place to swim?
Raeküla 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.