Spiaggia del Direttore
42.847° N, 10.443° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia del Direttore, within Rio (the province of Livorno, Tuscany), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces east (77°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 91 | 85 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 88 | 88 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 88 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 88 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 83 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 52 | 58 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 56 | 61 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia del Direttore
Spiaggia del Direttore is located in the municipality of Rio, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.84733, 10.44278.
79 km as the crow flies from Livorno, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia del Direttore is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia del Direttore
With the coast facing east (77°), 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Spiaggia del Direttore
Can you swim at Spiaggia del Direttore today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia del Direttore is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.1 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 21°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 Spiaggia del Direttore?
Rio (LI), Tuscany, 79 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia del Direttore sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia del Direttore?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).