La Pianotta
42.764° N, 10.399° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
La Pianotta is a sandy beach in the municipality of Porto Azzurro, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing south (163°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 94 | 97 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 85 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 97 | 97 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 52 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 56 | 22°C |
Where is La Pianotta
La Pianotta is located in the municipality of Porto Azzurro, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.76360, 10.39950.
As the crow flies: 0.4 km from the centre of Porto Azzurro, 88 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
La Pianotta is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at La Pianotta
With the coast facing south (163°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about La Pianotta
Can you swim at La Pianotta today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Pianotta is 97/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 12 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 Pianotta?
Porto Azzurro (LI), Tuscany, 88 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is La Pianotta sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is La Pianotta sandy or rocky?
La Pianotta is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at La Pianotta?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).