Kuressaare Rand — bathing-water quality and weather
Current conditions
Latest measurements (2026 season)
Latest test: 2026-06-17
E. coli: 200 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 14 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Complies with standards
2 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | 200 | 14 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-05-25 | 23 | 0 | 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: EE00404016TITER
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Beach
Located on the Baltic Sea coast in Saare County, Kuressaare Rand is an official swimming beach, a few minutes' walk from the town of Kuressaare. Assessments from the last 11 monitored seasons: 8× excellent, 2× good, 1× sufficient. The nearest weather post is the town of Kuressaare, 2.3 km away. Regular monitoring by the Health Board is carried out under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.4 | 0.2 | -3.2 | 43.5 |
| Feb | -2.3 | -0.4 | -4.3 | 40.0 |
| Mar | 0.1 | 2.6 | -2.4 | 30.9 |
| Apr | 5.2 | 8.4 | 2.0 | 34.3 |
| May | 10.6 | 14.0 | 7.0 | 37.3 |
| Jun | 15.4 | 18.4 | 12.0 | 55.8 |
| Jul | 18.4 | 21.2 | 15.4 | 61.5 |
| Aug | 17.8 | 20.3 | 15.2 | 68.7 |
| Sep | 13.5 | 15.7 | 11.4 | 50.5 |
| Oct | 8.3 | 10.1 | 6.6 | 60.1 |
| Nov | 4.0 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 56.0 |
| Dec | 0.6 | 2.1 | -1.1 | 48.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2026-06-17): E. coli 200 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 14 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 Kuressaare Rand a safe place to swim?
Kuressaare 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.