Two small boats rest on the sandy shore at the edge of the surf, their hulls angled toward the churning sea. The waves crash in bands of white and turquoise, stretching across the width of the canvas and filling most of the scene with restless movement. A heavy, grey sky presses down from above, its muted tones contrasting with the brighter, foaming water below.

The leftmost boat sits partly out of frame, its bow just visible, while the second boat is positioned near the center, its shadow cast on the sand beneath. To the right, the shoreline rises in a rocky, ochre slope, painted in loose, energetic strokes of yellow, brown, and violet. The brushwork throughout is broad and fluid, with visible sweeps of paint suggesting the movement of wind and water.

No figures appear in the scene; the focus remains on the interaction between land, sea, and sky. A single upright pole juts from the central boat, its thin line contrasting with the broader brushstrokes around it. In the lower right corner, the sand is streaked with violet and ochre, blending into the rocky slope above.

The far horizon is tinged with a faint band of purple, separating the sea from the overcast sky. Light falls unevenly across the scene, illuminating the tops of the waves and the right side of the rocky slope while casting the boats in partial shadow. Loose, horizontal strokes define the foamy water near the shore, while diagonal marks in the sand and rocks add a sense of movement toward the lower corners. The artist uses a palette dominated by cool blues and greens for the water, set against the warm yellows and browns of the sand and rocks.

The sky is rendered in subtle gradations of grey, adding to the sense of atmosphere and the impression of overcast weather. Sorolla’s handling of paint is loose and expressive, with rapid, confident strokes that capture the fleeting effects of light and movement. The horizon is set high, allowing the restless sea to dominate the composition and emphasizing the power of nature.