Raeküla Rand — bathing-water quality and weather
Current conditions
Latest measurements (2026 season)
Latest test: 2026-06-29
E. coli: 22 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 4 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Complies with standards
4 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | 22 | 4 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-06-15 | 130 | 92 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-06-01 | 18 | 20 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-05-18 | 50 | 27 | Complies with standards |
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Poor (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: EE00403022RAEKULA1
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Beach
Raeküla Rand bathing beach lies on the coast of Pärnu Bay in Pärnu County. It is 5 km southeast of the town of Pärnu. Assessments from the last 11 monitored seasons: 1× good, 2× sufficient, 8× poor. The nearest weather station is Pärnu, 5.2 km away. Official monitoring: Health Board, EU Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC).
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.3 | -1.4 | -5.5 | 50.3 |
| Feb | -4.0 | -1.7 | -6.4 | 48.4 |
| Mar | -0.7 | 2.5 | -3.9 | 39.6 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 9.8 | 1.3 | 40.3 |
| May | 11.3 | 15.7 | 6.5 | 49.3 |
| Jun | 15.9 | 19.8 | 11.5 | 81.3 |
| Jul | 18.5 | 22.2 | 14.3 | 89.0 |
| Aug | 17.3 | 20.9 | 13.6 | 95.9 |
| Sep | 12.6 | 15.9 | 9.6 | 61.9 |
| Oct | 7.0 | 9.5 | 4.6 | 73.7 |
| Nov | 2.3 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 60.3 |
| Dec | -1.4 | 0.4 | -3.4 | 52.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2026-06-29): E. coli 22 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 4 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: poor.
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 18.5°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 Raeküla Rand a safe place to swim?
Raeküla 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.