A tall stone lighthouse rises from a rugged headland on the left. Dark, angular rocks lead down to the water, where white surf breaks against their base. Far out on the horizon, a single small sailboat crosses the open sea.

Thick grey clouds fill most of the canvas, with pale gaps of light behind them. The sea is a deep bottle green. A network of fine craquelure cracks covers the whole surface and gives it the look of an aged oil painting. The mood is quiet and stormy, with a nostalgic nautical feel.