Spiaggia della vela
43.520° N, 10.313° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Livorno, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Spiaggia della vela is a sandy beach on the Ligurian Sea.
Orientation: southwest (243°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 79 | 85 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 97 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 91 | 83 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 75 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 67 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia della vela
Spiaggia della vela is located in the municipality of Livorno, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 43.51976, 10.31272.
It is 3.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Livorno, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della vela
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (243°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Spiaggia della vela
Can you swim at Spiaggia della vela today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della vela is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 8 km/h, temperature 22°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 della vela?
Livorno (LI), Tuscany.
Which wind is Spiaggia della vela sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Spiaggia della vela sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia della vela is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della vela?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).