La Crocetta
42.806° N, 10.206° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Marciana Marina, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), La Crocetta is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northeast (34°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 85 | 80 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 87 | 88 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 52 | 64 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 64 | 22°C |
Where is La Crocetta
La Crocetta is located in the municipality of Marciana Marina, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.80613, 10.20647.
0.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Marciana Marina and 83 km from Livorno, the provincial capital.
La Crocetta is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at La Crocetta
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (34°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about La Crocetta
Can you swim at La Crocetta today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Crocetta is 80/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 22°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is La Crocetta?
Marciana Marina (LI), Tuscany, 83 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is La Crocetta sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at La Crocetta?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).