Piombino - Spiaggia Baratti
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Piombino
Baratti beach, located in the Gulf of Piombino in Tuscany, offers a beautiful setting between pine trees and Etruscan ruins. It is a spot appreciated by riders for its generous space and easy access from the scenic road. Close to Piombino, it combines a wild landscape with amenities such as large free or paid parking lots.
The beach is sandy with a large prato downwind, ideal for launching safely. In summer, it fills up with tourists, making practice complicated. Locals prefer the cooler months to fully enjoy the spot without crowds.
Accessible within a few minutes' walk from the parking lot, Baratti is suitable for all levels thanks to its easy launch and protected water.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
- 🟢 10–16 nds : vent faible mais navigable (notamment en foil).
- 🟡 16–22 nds : plage idéale, conditions confortables pour la majorité.
- 🔴 22–28 nds : vent fort, réservé aux riders expérimentés.
- 🟣 28+ nds : conditions extrêmes, navigation engagée.
Localisation & Points d'intérêt
Informations utiles
chopchopBaratti is oriented facing southwest in the Gulf of Piombino, with perfect side-shore winds from NNE (north-northeast) and SSW (south-southwest). The water is generally chop to small waves, independent of tides. The launch area is of medium size on a large grassy prato downwind, perfect for launching safely, before entering the water on fine sand.
The navigation area extends offshore in the gulf, with enough space for freeride or light waves. Caution in summer where bathers invade the beach and water near the shore. The best sessions occur with stable side-on wind, avoiding the onshore from the south which makes the spot choppy. Abundant parking and direct access facilitate trips back and forth.
Ideal conditions with side-shore NNE or SSW winds between 15-25 kts, for a smooth to moderately choppy water. Perfect for freeride or small waves.
Water is typically chop with small waves, surfable at all tides. Moderate exposure to west-northwest swells for short waves. Little crowd outside the summer season.
Currents are generally weak in the protected gulf. Tides do not impact kitesurfing conditions. Occasional attention to rips near the points, but nothing major for this spot.
Opt for sizes of 9 to 12m² in typical conditions of 15-25 kts. Smaller sizes like 7-9m² for windy days, and 11-13m² in light winds.
The prevailing winds are thermal in summer and more stable in winter with disturbances. The NNE and SSW side-shore winds blow regularly, with strengths reaching 23 kts like today. No specific local name, but reliable from spring to autumn.
The Mediterranean climate of Tuscany offers mild temperatures year-round, with hot summers around 25-30°C and mild winters around 10-15°C. The kitesurfing season extends from April to November, but the optimal months are from January to June to avoid the summer crowds.
Depth is progressive with a sandy bottom. Foot possible up to 50m from the shore according to local sources.
In summer, the water reaches 22-25°C with a shorty or boardshorts. Off-season, from 15-20°C requiring a 3/2 wetsuit or full.