Nido dell'Aquila
43.033° N, 10.526° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
Nido dell'Aquila is a sandy beach in the municipality of San Vincenzo, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing west (283°), 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.
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 | 91 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 88 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 91 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 83 | 72 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is Nido dell'Aquila
Nido dell'Aquila is located in the municipality of San Vincenzo, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 43.03269, 10.52576.
As the crow flies: 7.6 km from the centre of San Vincenzo, 60 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
Winds and shelter at Nido dell'Aquila
With the coast facing west (283°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
With the Sirocco (SE) Nido dell'Aquila is more sheltered than Piombino beach, 10.0 km away: that beach faces south and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Piombino beach, 10.0 km away, is the better choice: facing south, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Nido dell'Aquila
Can you swim at Nido dell'Aquila today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Nido dell'Aquila is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.1 m, wind 12 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 Nido dell'Aquila?
San Vincenzo (LI), Tuscany, 60 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Nido dell'Aquila sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
Is Nido dell'Aquila sandy or rocky?
Nido dell'Aquila is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Nido dell'Aquila?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Nido dell'Aquila or Piombino beach?
Nido dell'Aquila: it faces west and the Sirocco blows from inland. Piombino beach (10.0 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.