Storm Swell Overtopping the Xemxija Jetty

Powerful storm swell washing over the jetty in Xemxija, St. Paul’s Bay, Malta after a NE gale.

Following a strong north-easterly gale, heavy Mediterranean swell surges into St. Paul’s Bay and runs directly over the jetty at Xemxija in Malta. The powerful waves highlight the lingering force of the storm as the sea continues to push against the coastline. This dramatic coastal scene illustrates the impact of gale force winds and storm-driven waves along the Maltese shore.