Saadjärve Kukulinna — 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: EE00503015SAADJKUKU
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-13
E. coli: 8 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 66 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
4 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | 8 | 66 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-16 | 24 | 8 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-18 | 16 | 12 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-21 | 11 | 65 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Saadjärve Kukulinna, in Tartu County, is a lakeside bathing beach. It lies in the Tartu area — 17 km north of the city. Monitoring began recently — excellent in all 3 assessed years. The nearest weather station is Tartu (16.8 km away). Bathing-water monitoring is carried out under the EU Bathing Water Directive (Health Board).
- Coordinates: 58,5301° N, 26,6967° E
- County: Tartu County
- Bathing-site type: lake water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.4 | -2.5 | -6.6 | 41.5 |
| Feb | -4.9 | -2.5 | -7.4 | 40.2 |
| Mar | -1.2 | 2.1 | -4.4 | 35.2 |
| Apr | 5.4 | 9.6 | 1.2 | 38.6 |
| May | 11.3 | 15.4 | 6.6 | 55.7 |
| Jun | 15.9 | 19.6 | 11.7 | 82.3 |
| Jul | 18.4 | 21.9 | 14.4 | 67.9 |
| Aug | 17.1 | 20.6 | 13.5 | 78.8 |
| Sep | 12.2 | 15.4 | 9.2 | 51.3 |
| Oct | 6.3 | 8.7 | 4.1 | 60.9 |
| Nov | 1.4 | 3.1 | -0.3 | 53.6 |
| Dec | -2.6 | -0.8 | -4.5 | 44.9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-13): E. coli 8 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 66 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 18.4°C, and the water is warmest in the second half of July.
How warm is the water in summer?
Lake 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 Saadjärve Kukulinna a safe place to swim?
Saadjärve Kukulinna 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.