Rolling Storm Waves at St. Paul’s Bay

Large storm waves rolling toward the shore at St. Paul’s Bay during a north-easterly gale in Malta.

A strong north-easterly gale pushes heavy Mediterranean swell deep into St. Paul’s Bay on Malta’s northern coast. Large rolling waves move steadily toward the shoreline, demonstrating the power of the storm-driven sea. Even within the sheltered bay, the force of the wind and swell transforms the normally calm waters into a dramatic coastal scene.