Spiaggia La Sorgente
42.823° N, 10.282° EPebble beach · facing north
About the beach
Spiaggia La Sorgente is a pebble beach in the municipality of Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing north (358°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 94 | 80 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 88 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 87 | 83 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 77 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 97 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 67 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 70 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia La Sorgente
Spiaggia La Sorgente is located in the municipality of Portoferraio, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.82337, 10.28228.
As the crow flies: 4.1 km from the centre of Portoferraio, 81 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
Spiaggia La Sorgente is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia La Sorgente
With the coast facing north (358°), 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Spiaggia La Sorgente
Can you swim at Spiaggia La Sorgente today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia La Sorgente is 80/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 11 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 Spiaggia La Sorgente?
Portoferraio (LI), Tuscany, 81 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia La Sorgente sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is Spiaggia La Sorgente sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia La Sorgente is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia La Sorgente?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).