Spiaggia Polveraia
42.795° N, 10.114° EPebble beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Spiaggia Polveraia, within Marciana (the province of Livorno, Tuscany), is a pebble beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces northwest (313°). It is most sheltered when the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 85 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 88 | 84 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 76 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 91 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 70 | 73 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 73 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia Polveraia
Spiaggia Polveraia is located in the municipality of Marciana, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.79507, 10.11382.
4.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Marciana and 86 km from Livorno, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia Polveraia is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Polveraia
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (313°): 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Spiaggia Polveraia
Can you swim at Spiaggia Polveraia today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Polveraia is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 8 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 Polveraia?
Marciana (LI), Tuscany, 86 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Spiaggia Polveraia sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Spiaggia Polveraia sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Polveraia is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Polveraia?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).