Spiaggia del Frate
43.052° N, 9.838° EPebble beach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia del Frate is a pebble beach in the municipality of Capraia Isola, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing east (72°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), 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 | 60 | 86 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 78 | 79 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 88 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 70 | 70 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 70 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 52 | 52 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia del Frate
Spiaggia del Frate is located in the municipality of Capraia Isola, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 43.05238, 9.83787.
0.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Capraia Isola and 67 km from Livorno, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia del Frate
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (72°): 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 | 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 Frate
Can you swim at Spiaggia del Frate today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia del Frate is 86/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 5 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 Frate?
Capraia Isola (LI), Tuscany, 67 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia del Frate sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Spiaggia del Frate sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia del Frate is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia del Frate?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).