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on Elba Island — when the mistral blows, head to the east coast
On Elba the wind matters more than the rain: here are forecasts and wind directions to work out which side of the island stays sheltered each day.
Choose the best beach
Check the latest weather forecasts for Elba Island, including temperature, wind direction and sea conditions. These updates help you choose the best beach each day based on weather and wind exposure.
Plan your beach days, hikes or outdoor sports with reliable and up-to-date information. The section is ideal for maximizing your experience on the island in any condition.
Understanding wind, sun and sea is the key to enjoying Elba to the fullest.
Day weather hour by hour
All 24 hours of the day you picked above: temperature, rain, wind, humidity and UV index for each hour. Combined chart and scrollable table.
7-day forecast
Click a day to see the hourly detail in the section above. Min/max, total rain and max wind for each day.
All the Mediterranean winds
The 16 directions with their traditional Italian names (Tramontana, Grecale, Levante, Scirocco, Ostro, Libeccio, Ponente, Maestrale + 8 intermediate). Orange arrow = wind direction right now.
The wind names are historic Mediterranean. Tramontana blows from the North, Grecale from NE, Levante from East, Scirocco from SE (warm humid African wind), Ostro from South, Libeccio from SW (strong, brings rough sea), Ponente from West, Maestrale from NW (cool dry). The 8 intermediate directions carry a compound name.
Wind and temperature at 5 island spots
Interactive map with live data from Portoferraio, Marciana Marina, Marina di Campo, Capoliveri and Rio Marina. Useful to decide where to go based on current wind.
Waves, period and sea temperature
Live data from Marine API: wave height, period, direction and sea surface temperature. Below, the status of the 4 island coasts calculated from current wind exposure.
Status of the 4 island coasts
Sea currents and sailing safety
Decision traffic light for boat outings based on wind + wave height + currents. Green: safe. Yellow: caution. Red: not recommended. Thresholds set for small boats.
Currents by archipelago quadrant
Astronomy of the day
Hourly UV and protection tips
UV index for each hour of the selected day. Tall red bars indicate extreme UV (July-August at noon).
Activity traffic light of the day
Four synthetic traffic lights based on live data for the selected day: beach, hiking, boat, Monte Capanne cable car.