Valgerand — 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: EE00403002VALGE
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-04
E. coli: 60 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 40 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
4 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-04 | 60 | 40 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-14 | <30 | <30 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-09 | <30 | <30 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-19 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Valgerand, on the shore of Pärnu Bay in Pärnu County, is an official public beach. The area lies between Pärnu and Sindi. The site was placed under monitoring recently; the first 3 years produced excellent results. The nearest weather station is Audru, 5.1 km away. Official monitoring: the Health Board, EU Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC).
- Coordinates: 58,3860° N, 24,3702° E
- County: Pärnu County
- Bathing-site type: coastal water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.2 | -1.3 | -5.3 | 50.6 |
| Feb | -3.9 | -1.6 | -6.3 | 48.1 |
| Mar | -0.7 | 2.4 | -3.7 | 38.9 |
| Apr | 5.5 | 9.7 | 1.3 | 39.6 |
| May | 11.2 | 15.5 | 6.4 | 46.1 |
| Jun | 15.8 | 19.7 | 11.4 | 75.5 |
| Jul | 18.4 | 22.0 | 14.3 | 84.5 |
| Aug | 17.3 | 20.8 | 13.7 | 93.6 |
| Sep | 12.6 | 15.8 | 9.6 | 60.3 |
| Oct | 7.0 | 9.4 | 4.7 | 70.3 |
| Nov | 2.4 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 59.3 |
| Dec | -1.3 | 0.4 | -3.2 | 52.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-04): E. coli 60 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 40 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?
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 Valgerand a safe place to swim?
Valgerand 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.