Mortigliana
42.787° N, 10.104° EPebble beach · facing west
About the beach
Mortigliana is a pebble beach in the municipality of Marciana, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing west (290°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 79 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 84 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 76 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 88 | 91 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 70 | 70 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 70 | 22°C |
Where is Mortigliana
Mortigliana is located in the municipality of Marciana, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.78660, 10.10432.
5.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Marciana and 87 km from Livorno, the provincial capital.
Mortigliana is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Mortigliana
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (290°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Mortigliana
Can you swim at Mortigliana today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Mortigliana is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 8 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 Mortigliana?
Marciana (LI), Tuscany, 87 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Mortigliana sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
Is Mortigliana sandy or rocky?
Mortigliana is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Mortigliana?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).