Viareggio beach
43.876° N, 10.236° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
Viareggio beach, within Viareggio (the province of Lucca, Tuscany), is a sandy beach on the Ligurian Sea.
“Viareggio beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces west (248°). It is most sheltered when the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 83 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 85 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 83 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 75 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 90 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 70 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 61 | 24°C |
Where is Viareggio beach
Viareggio beach is located in the municipality of Viareggio, in the province of Lucca, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 43.87552, 10.23613.
As the crow flies: 1.5 km from the centre of Viareggio, 22 km from the provincial capital Lucca.
Viareggio beach is part of: Versilia.
Winds and shelter at Viareggio beach
With the coast facing west (248°), 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 Viareggio beach
Can you swim at Viareggio beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Viareggio beach is 83/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 8 km/h, temperature 21°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 Viareggio beach?
Viareggio (LU), Tuscany, 22 km as the crow flies from Lucca.
Which wind is Viareggio beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Viareggio beach sandy or rocky?
Viareggio beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Viareggio beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).