Buca del Gatto beach
43.316° N, 10.467° EPebble beach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Cecina, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Buca del Gatto beach is a pebble beach on the Ligurian Sea.
“Buca del Gatto beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southwest (228°). 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.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 91 | 86 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 97 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 70 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 67 | 24°C |
Where is Buca del Gatto beach
Buca del Gatto beach is located in the municipality of Cecina, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 43.31569, 10.46743.
As the crow flies: 4.1 km from the centre of Cecina, 29 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
Winds and shelter at Buca del Gatto beach
With the coast facing southwest (228°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Buca del Gatto beach
Can you swim at Buca del Gatto beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Buca del Gatto beach is 86/100 (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 Buca del Gatto beach?
Cecina (LI), Tuscany, 29 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Buca del Gatto beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Buca del Gatto beach sandy or rocky?
Buca del Gatto beach is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Buca del Gatto beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).