Spiaggia del Grigolo
42.814° N, 10.333° EPebble beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Spiaggia del Grigolo is a pebble beach in the municipality of Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northeast (60°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
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 | 91 | 76 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 88 | 79 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 88 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 88 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 83 | 79 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 58 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 61 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia del Grigolo
Spiaggia del Grigolo is located in the municipality of Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.81385, 10.33327.
As the crow flies: 0.2 km from the centre of Portoferraio, 82 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
Spiaggia del Grigolo is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia del Grigolo
With the coast facing northeast (60°), 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 |
With the Ponente (W) Spiaggia del Grigolo is more sheltered than Spiaggia di Bagnaia, 2.5 km away: that beach faces northwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Levante (E) Spiaggia di Bagnaia, 2.5 km away, is the better choice: facing northwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia del Grigolo
Can you swim at Spiaggia del Grigolo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia del Grigolo is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 21°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 Spiaggia del Grigolo?
Portoferraio (LI), Tuscany, 82 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia del Grigolo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Spiaggia del Grigolo sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia del Grigolo is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia del Grigolo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ponente: Spiaggia del Grigolo or Spiaggia di Bagnaia?
Spiaggia del Grigolo: it faces northeast and the Ponente blows from inland. Spiaggia di Bagnaia (2.5 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.