Question 1

How is the weather at Portovecchio Di Piombino right now?

Accepted Answer

As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SSW wind 1–5 kn, waves 0.3–0.5 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.

Question 2

How big is the harbor at Portovecchio Di Piombino?

Accepted Answer

Portovecchio Di Piombino is classed as a very small harbor (coastal breakwater harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.

Question 3

How deep is the approach to Portovecchio Di Piombino?

Accepted Answer

Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 11 m and anchorage depths run about 6 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.

Question 4

What restricts entry to Portovecchio Di Piombino?

Accepted Answer

Entry is affected by heavy swell, overhead clearance limits. Check the live forecast on this page and official notices before approach.

Position	42°56.0′N 10°33.4′E
UN/LOCODE	ITPIO
Harbor size	Very small
Harbor type	Coastal breakwater harbor
Shelter	Fair
Channel depth	11 m
Anchorage depth	6 m
Tide range	1 m
Pilotage	Compulsory
Time zone	Europe/Rome

Date	Wind	Gusts	Waves
Aug 3	SSW 1–5 kn	14 kn	0.3–0.5 m
Aug 4	SSE 1–6 kn	16 kn	0.4–0.8 m
Aug 5	SSE 1–3 kn	11 kn	0.2–0.3 m
Aug 6	NW 1–6 kn	16 kn	0.2–0.3 m
Aug 7	NW 1–7 kn	8 kn	0.4–0.8 m
Aug 8	WNW 1–5 kn	6 kn	0.5–0.6 m
Aug 9	NNW 2–3 kn	4 kn	0.3–0.3 m
Aug 10	WNW 4–4 kn	13 kn	0.1–0.1 m
Aug 11	W 4–4 kn	12 kn	0.2–0.2 m
Aug 12	NE 4–4 kn	13 kn	0.2–0.2 m