Sillamäe Beach — bathing-water quality and weather
Current conditions
Latest measurements (2026 season)
Latest test: 2026-06-16
E. coli: 0 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 2 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Complies with standards
2 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | 0 | 2 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-05-19 | 46 | 25 | Complies with standards |
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Sufficient (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: EE00301023SILLAMAE
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Beach
Sillamäe, on the coast of Narva Bay in Ida-Viru County, is an official bathing beach. It is practically within the town of Sillamäe. Assessments from the last 11 monitored seasons: 5× excellent, 3× good, 3× sufficient. The nearest weather station is Toila-Oru, 14.3 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 | -4.0 | -2.3 | -5.8 | 45.3 |
| Feb | -4.7 | -2.7 | -6.8 | 41.8 |
| Mar | -1.5 | 1.2 | -4.1 | 36.5 |
| Apr | 4.5 | 7.8 | 1.2 | 38.6 |
| May | 10.3 | 13.6 | 6.7 | 55.0 |
| Jun | 14.9 | 17.9 | 11.5 | 82.2 |
| Jul | 18.2 | 21.0 | 15.2 | 68.9 |
| Aug | 17.2 | 20.0 | 14.5 | 80.7 |
| Sep | 12.6 | 15.0 | 10.4 | 65.1 |
| Oct | 6.7 | 8.5 | 5.1 | 72.4 |
| Nov | 1.9 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 62.2 |
| Dec | -2.0 | -0.4 | -3.6 | 52.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2026-06-16): E. coli 0 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 2 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: sufficient.
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 Sillamäe Beach a safe place to swim?
Sillamäe Beach 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.