Spiaggia delle Ghiaie
42.817° N, 10.323° EPebble beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Spiaggia delle Ghiaie is a pebble beach in the municipality of Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northeast (58°), 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 delle Ghiaie
Spiaggia delle Ghiaie is located in the municipality of Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.81739, 10.32325.
As the crow flies: 0.7 km from the centre of Portoferraio, 82 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
Spiaggia delle Ghiaie is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia delle Ghiaie
With the coast facing northeast (58°), 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 delle Ghiaie
Can you swim at Spiaggia delle Ghiaie today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia delle Ghiaie 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 delle Ghiaie?
Portoferraio (LI), Tuscany, 82 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia delle Ghiaie sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Spiaggia delle Ghiaie sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia delle Ghiaie is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia delle Ghiaie?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).