Preselle beach
42.943° N, 10.704° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Preselle beach is a sandy beach in the municipality of Piombino, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Ligurian Sea.
“Preselle beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing southwest (204°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 79 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 61 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 61 | 24°C |
Where is Preselle beach
Preselle beach is located in the municipality of Piombino, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.94262, 10.70419.
As the crow flies: 15 km from the centre of Piombino, 75 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
Winds and shelter at Preselle beach
With the coast facing southwest (204°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Preselle beach
Can you swim at Preselle beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Preselle beach is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.1 m, wind 11 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 Preselle beach?
Piombino (LI), Tuscany, 75 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Preselle beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Preselle beach sandy or rocky?
Preselle beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Preselle beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).