Vasika Holm Beach — bathing-water quality and weather
Current conditions
Latest measurements (2026 season)
Latest test: 2026-06-18
E. coli: 60 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 40 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Complies with standards
2 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | 60 | 40 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-05-21 | 10 | 10 | Complies with standards |
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Good (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: EE00402012VASIKA
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Beach
Vasika Holm is a beach on the Baltic Sea coast in Lääne County, within the urban area of Haapsalu. Assessments from the last 11 monitored seasons: 4× excellent, 5× good, 2× sufficient. The Haapsalu sadam (harbour) weather station is next to the beach. 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 | -1.7 | -0.3 | -3.3 | 50.2 |
| Feb | -2.8 | -1.2 | -4.5 | 44.1 |
| Mar | -0.5 | 1.3 | -2.3 | 34.1 |
| Apr | 4.2 | 6.4 | 2.0 | 35.4 |
| May | 9.4 | 11.7 | 6.9 | 37.5 |
| Jun | 14.5 | 16.6 | 12.1 | 61.5 |
| Jul | 18.0 | 19.9 | 15.9 | 68.8 |
| Aug | 17.7 | 19.5 | 15.7 | 80.7 |
| Sep | 13.5 | 15.2 | 11.9 | 62.6 |
| Oct | 8.3 | 9.6 | 6.9 | 73.5 |
| Nov | 3.9 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 62.3 |
| Dec | 0.4 | 1.7 | -1.1 | 53.4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2026-06-18): E. coli 60 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 40 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: good.
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 18.0°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 Vasika Holm Beach a safe place to swim?
Vasika Holm 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.