Ottonella
42.804° N, 10.362° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
Ottonella is a beach in the municipality of Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northwest (300°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), 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 | 85 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 86 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 88 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 74 | 70 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 79 | 22°C |
Where is Ottonella
Ottonella is located in the municipality of Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.80404, 10.36170.
2.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Portoferraio and 83 km from Livorno, the provincial capital.
Ottonella is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Ottonella
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (300°): 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 |
When the Levante (E) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia del Grigolo (2.6 km), facing northeast, gets it from the sea.
With the Ponente (W) it's better to move to Spiaggia del Grigolo (2.6 km): it faces northeast and stays sheltered.
Questions about Ottonella
Can you swim at Ottonella today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Ottonella is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 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 Ottonella?
Portoferraio (LI), Tuscany, 83 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Ottonella sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Ottonella?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Levante: Ottonella or Spiaggia del Grigolo?
Ottonella: it faces northwest and the Levante blows from inland. Spiaggia del Grigolo (2.6 km) faces northeast and gets it from the sea.