Saadjärve Tabivere — 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: EE00501009SAADJJ
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-13
E. coli: 2 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 0 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
4 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | 2 | 0 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-16 | 6 | 12 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-18 | 2 | 1 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-21 | 1 | 0 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Saadjärve Tabivere is a lakeside beach in Tartu County, 21 km northwest of the town of Tartu. The site was placed under monitoring recently; the first 3 years produced excellent results. The nearest measuring station is Tõrve (14.4 km away). Water quality is checked annually by the Health Board in line with EU bathing-water requirements.
- Coordinates: 58,5536° N, 26,6057° E
- County: Tartu County
- Bathing-site type: lake water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.6 | -2.5 | -6.9 | 43.1 |
| Feb | -5.1 | -2.6 | -7.9 | 41.6 |
| Mar | -1.4 | 2.1 | -4.9 | 36.6 |
| Apr | 5.3 | 9.8 | 0.8 | 39.8 |
| May | 11.2 | 15.6 | 6.2 | 56.8 |
| Jun | 15.9 | 19.8 | 11.3 | 85.9 |
| Jul | 18.3 | 22.1 | 14.0 | 70.7 |
| Aug | 17.0 | 20.7 | 13.2 | 82.5 |
| Sep | 12.1 | 15.5 | 8.9 | 51.8 |
| Oct | 6.2 | 8.8 | 3.8 | 62.4 |
| Nov | 1.4 | 3.1 | -0.5 | 54.0 |
| Dec | -2.7 | -0.8 | -4.7 | 46.9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-13): E. coli 2 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 0 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 18.3°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 Tabivere a safe place to swim?
Saadjärve Tabivere 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.