Straccoligno
42.748° N, 10.406° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Straccoligno is a sandy beach in the municipality of Capoliveri, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northeast (59°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
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 | 90 | 79 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 87 | 88 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 88 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 84 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 61 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 46 | 61 | 22°C |
Where is Straccoligno
Straccoligno is located in the municipality of Capoliveri, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.74822, 10.40622.
As the crow flies: 2.3 km from the centre of Capoliveri, 90 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
Straccoligno is part of: Elba.
Winds and shelter at Straccoligno
With the coast facing northeast (59°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Straccoligno
Can you swim at Straccoligno today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Straccoligno is 79/100 (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 Straccoligno?
Capoliveri (LI), Tuscany, 90 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is Straccoligno sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Straccoligno sandy or rocky?
Straccoligno is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Straccoligno?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).