Spiaggia dell'Ottone
42.802° N, 10.360° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Spiaggia dell'Ottone is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northwest (300°). 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.
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 | 85 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 86 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 88 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 74 | 70 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 79 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia dell'Ottone
Spiaggia dell'Ottone is located in the municipality of Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.80216, 10.36032.
2.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Portoferraio and 83 km from Livorno, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia dell'Ottone is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia dell'Ottone
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (300°): 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 del Grigolo (2.6 km), facing northeast, gets it from the sea.
With the Ponente (W) it's better to move to Spiaggia del Grigolo (2.6 km): it faces northeast and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia dell'Ottone
Can you swim at Spiaggia dell'Ottone today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia dell'Ottone is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 22°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 dell'Ottone?
Portoferraio (LI), Tuscany, 83 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia dell'Ottone sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Spiaggia dell'Ottone sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia dell'Ottone is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia dell'Ottone?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Levante: Spiaggia dell'Ottone or Spiaggia del Grigolo?
Spiaggia dell'Ottone: it faces northwest and the Levante blows from inland. Spiaggia del Grigolo (2.6 km) faces northeast and gets it from the sea.