Spiaggia del Velesio
42.866° N, 10.405° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Rio, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Spiaggia del Velesio is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northwest (311°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 85 | 76 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 83 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 66 | 64 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 88 | 97 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 76 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 76 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia del Velesio
Spiaggia del Velesio is located in the municipality of Rio, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.86649, 10.40492.
76 km as the crow flies from Livorno, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia del Velesio is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia del Velesio
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (311°): 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 di Cavo (1.4 km), facing northeast, gets it from the sea.
With the Ponente (W) it's better to move to Spiaggia di Cavo (1.4 km): it faces northeast and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia del Velesio
Can you swim at Spiaggia del Velesio today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia del Velesio is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.1 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 Velesio?
Rio (LI), Tuscany, 76 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia del Velesio sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
With the Levante: Spiaggia del Velesio or Spiaggia di Cavo?
Spiaggia del Velesio: it faces northwest and the Levante blows from inland. Spiaggia di Cavo (1.4 km) faces northeast and gets it from the sea.