Rosignano Solvay - Spiagge Bianche
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Rosignano Solvay
Spiagge Bianche in Rosignano Solvay, Tuscany, is a wide and fine sandy beach that stretches for several kilometers along the Livorno coast. This spot is popular among kiters for its generous space and easy access, although the bright whiteness of the sand and water comes from the industrial discharges of the nearby Solvay factory.
The launch is usually done in front of the Lillatro factory in winter, when the entire beach is free. In summer, riders head to the prohibited swimming areas near the discharge channel or the river mouth to the south, to avoid the beach establishments.
It is a lively place with a local kitesurfing community, with conditions suitable for both beginners and freestylers thanks to a shallow water plan over a long distance.
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.
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flatThe spot works well with northwest (mistral) or west-southwest (libeccio) winds, which are side-on to side-shore relative to the south-facing beach. In spring and summer thermals, you can regularly reach 15-20 knots. Launching is easy on fine sand, with standing up to 50 meters from the shore, ideal for beginners and freestyle.
In winter, you can ride anywhere on the wide beach. In swimming season (June-September), respect the buoys and use the exit channels to reach 200 meters minimum from the shore. Waves form at a distance, especially the Sabbione wave in front of the factory, perfect in mistral or libeccio. Stay offshore to avoid swimmers and prohibited areas.
No underwater obstacles, clean and gradual bottom. Launch areas are spacious off-season, but in summer, target the southern ends near the windsurfing area.
Ideal conditions in NW 15-25 knots (thermal mistral) or SW for clean waves. Perfect side-shore for freestyle, with long shallow water.
Water conditions are flat to choppy near the beach, with waves forming at a distance in side-off wind. The Sabbione wave is popular for surfing in onshore conditions. The bottom is sandy everywhere, with no rocks.
Currents are generally weak along this open coast, with no marked tides in the Mediterranean. However, be cautious near the Solvay channel or the river mouth to the south, where they can accelerate.
Opt for sizes 9 to 12m² in medium thermal wind, 7-9m² in strong mistral sessions, and 11-13m² in light winds.
The prevailing winds are mistral (NW) and libeccio (SW), with thermal sessions in 15-20 knots in spring and summer. The scirocco (SE) can also blow strongly, generating medium waves. Currently, wind at 23.3 knots with a score of 43/100, conditions vary by month.
The Mediterranean climate of Tuscany offers mild winters around 10-15°C and hot summers at 25-30°C. Spring and autumn are the most stable for kitesurfing, with reliable thermals. Bring a wetsuit in winter as temperatures drop quickly at sea.
The depth is gradual with a pure sandy bottom. You can stand up to 50 meters from the shore, perfect for relaunches and learning.
In summer, the water reaches 22-25°C, a shorty is sufficient. Winter around 14-17°C, full 5/3mm recommended. Spring/autumn 18-21°C.