Kakumäe Rand — bathing-water quality and weather
Current conditions
Latest measurements (2026 season)
Latest test: 2026-06-29
E. coli: 40 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 30 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Complies with standards
4 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | 40 | 30 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-06-15 | 30 | 10 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-06-01 | 30 | 10 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-05-18 | 10 | 10 | Complies with standards |
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Excellent (2021–2024)
The EU class is a rolling assessment of the last four bathing seasons; 2021–2024 is the newest published by the EEA. This season's individual samples are shown above.
Quality trend (2014–2024):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00101026KAKUM
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Beach
Kakumäe Rand is a coastal beach on the shore of the Gulf of Finland in Harju County. It lies between Tallinn (10 km) and Pirita (14 km). Assessments from the last 11 monitored seasons: 5× excellent, 5× good, 1× sufficient. The Tallinn-Harku weather station is 6.0 km away. Bathing water is monitored under the EU Bathing Water Directive (Health Board).
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.2 | -1.4 | -5.2 | 44.9 |
| Feb | -3.9 | -1.8 | -6.2 | 41.1 |
| Mar | -0.9 | 1.9 | -3.7 | 32.8 |
| Apr | 4.8 | 8.6 | 1.0 | 36.9 |
| May | 10.4 | 14.4 | 6.0 | 43.0 |
| Jun | 15.2 | 18.9 | 11.2 | 67.5 |
| Jul | 18.2 | 21.6 | 14.6 | 71.6 |
| Aug | 17.3 | 20.6 | 13.9 | 78.4 |
| Sep | 12.7 | 15.5 | 10.0 | 60.3 |
| Oct | 7.1 | 9.2 | 5.0 | 65.8 |
| Nov | 2.5 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 56.7 |
| Dec | -1.2 | 0.5 | -3.1 | 50.2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2026-06-29): E. coli 40 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 30 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 18.2°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 Kakumäe Rand a safe place to swim?
Kakumäe 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.