quercianella kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Italy · Toscana

Spot currently openAdvanced level 43.46 | 10.36

Overview

Quercianella is a small coastal village located between Livorno and Castiglioncello, on the Tuscan coast. The spot is in a rocky area with a few small coves, offering interesting sailing conditions in Libeccio and Maestrale winds. The coast here is more rugged than the long sandy beaches to the south, creating interesting local wind effects. The spot suits experienced riders who enjoy sailing in varied conditions.

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Sunrise 07:38 · Sunset 18:27

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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quercianella: when to go?

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Season · peak

121h

in June · 16.5 rideable days

The season runs from May to September, peaking in June: 16 rideable days a month and 121 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is December, at 2.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 5 10 15 20 January: 12 rideable days J February: 7 rideable days F March: 13.5 rideable days M April: 11.5 rideable days A May: 16 rideable days M June: 16.5 rideable days16.5 d J July: 16.5 rideable days J August: 16 rideable days A September: 12.5 rideable days S October: 9 rideable days O November: 8.5 rideable days N December: 2.5 rideable days2.5 d D 0 5 10 15 20 January: 12 rideable days J February: 7 rideable days F March: 13.5 rideable days M April: 11.5 rideable days A May: 16 rideable days M June: 16.5 rideable days16.5 d J July: 16.5 rideable days J August: 16 rideable days A September: 12.5 rideable days S October: 9 rideable days O November: 8.5 rideable days N December: 2.5 rideable days2.5 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 84%13-20 knots · 16%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 84% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 13 °C. The wettest month is October, with 196 mm.

Monthly averages: quercianella
Monthly averages — quercianella — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 12.0 99 h 13 °C 79 mm
February 7.0 49 h 14 °C 152 mm
March 13.5 113 h 16 °C 189 mm
April 11.5 83 h 19 °C 81 mm
May 16.0 115 h 22 °C 115 mm
June 16.5 121 h 28 °C 29 mm
July 16.5 110 h 30 °C 33 mm
August 16.0 86 h 31 °C 74 mm
September 12.5 104 h 25 °C 140 mm
October 9.0 83 h 21 °C 196 mm
November 8.5 59 h 17 °C 81 mm
December 2.5 14 h 13 °C 88 mm

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Technical details of quercianella spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Depending on conditions SSE: Depending on conditions S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Rideable WSW: Rideable W: Rideable WNW: Rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Depending on conditions N E S W

The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW.

Depending on conditions: SE, SSE, NNW.

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Parking

Parking possible along the Via Aurelia coastal road or in the small village streets. Limited spaces in summer. Sea access via stairs or rocky paths.

Hazards

Rocky coast with protruding rocks. Tricky water entry and exit on the rocks. Local currents between rocky headlands. Spot not recommended for beginners.

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