Võsu Rand — 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: EE00202011VOSUR
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Beach
Võsu Rand, on the Gulf of Finland coast in Lääne-Viru County, is an official bathing beach. It lies east of Loksa, 15 km away. In all 11 monitored years the water quality has been at least good. The nearest weather station is Loksa (15.0 km away). Bathing-water monitoring is carried out under the EU Bathing Water Directive (Health Board).
- Coordinates: 59,5817° N, 25,9658° E
- County: Lääne-Viru County
- Bathing-site type: coastal water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.4 | -1.7 | -5.1 | 42.2 |
| Feb | -4.2 | -2.2 | -6.1 | 38.5 |
| Mar | -1.4 | 1.0 | -3.8 | 34.0 |
| Apr | 4.0 | 7.0 | 1.1 | 37.1 |
| May | 9.4 | 12.4 | 6.2 | 48.7 |
| Jun | 14.2 | 16.9 | 11.1 | 77.9 |
| Jul | 17.9 | 20.5 | 15.1 | 71.8 |
| Aug | 17.2 | 19.7 | 14.6 | 79.2 |
| Sep | 12.7 | 15.0 | 10.7 | 58.5 |
| Oct | 7.1 | 8.9 | 5.5 | 69.0 |
| Nov | 2.5 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 56.5 |
| Dec | -1.2 | 0.3 | -2.8 | 47.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
According to the latest EEA monitoring, the bathing-water quality is excellent. Estonia's bathing water is monitored by the Health Board together with the European Environment Agency (EEA).
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 17.9°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 Võsu Rand a safe place to swim?
Võsu 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.