Spiaggia di Istia
42.743° N, 10.415° EPebble beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Capoliveri, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Spiaggia di Istia is a pebble beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northeast (44°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable. The seabed type is inferred from nearby beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 87 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 87 | 88 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 84 | 88 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 46 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 46 | 58 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Istia
Spiaggia di Istia is located in the municipality of Capoliveri, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.74306, 10.41522.
As the crow flies: 3.0 km from the centre of Capoliveri, 90 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
Spiaggia di Istia is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Istia
With the coast facing northeast (44°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Spiaggia di Istia
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Istia today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Istia 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 di Istia?
Capoliveri (LI), Tuscany, 90 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Istia sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Spiaggia di Istia sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Istia is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Istia?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).