Spiaggia di Cavo
42.862° N, 10.421° EPebble beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Rio, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Spiaggia di Cavo is a pebble beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northeast (50°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
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 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 88 | 79 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 88 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 88 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 83 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 61 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 61 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Cavo
Spiaggia di Cavo is located in the municipality of Rio, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.86203, 10.42061.
77 km as the crow flies from Livorno, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia di Cavo is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Cavo
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (50°): 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 | 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 |
When the Ponente (W) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia Cala del Pisciatoio (1.3 km), facing northwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Levante (E) it's better to move to Spiaggia Cala del Pisciatoio (1.3 km): it faces northwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia di Cavo
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Cavo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Cavo is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.1 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 di Cavo?
Rio (LI), Tuscany, 77 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Cavo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Spiaggia di Cavo sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Cavo is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Cavo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ponente: Spiaggia di Cavo or Spiaggia Cala del Pisciatoio?
Spiaggia di Cavo: it faces northeast and the Ponente blows from inland. Spiaggia Cala del Pisciatoio (1.3 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.