Le Dune
43.152° N, 10.540° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Le Dune is a beach in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing west (268°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 91 | 79 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 82 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 77 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 88 | 25°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 70 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 70 | 24°C |
Where is Le Dune
Le Dune is located in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 43.15172, 10.53977.
5.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Castagneto Carducci and 48 km from Livorno, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Le Dune
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (268°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Le Dune
Can you swim at Le Dune today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Le Dune is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.1 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 22°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Le Dune?
Castagneto Carducci (LI), Tuscany, 48 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Le Dune sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Le Dune?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).