Storm Ciara hit Cornwall on 8 February 2020, bringing gale-force winds and massive Atlantic swells to the coast. I headed to some of my favourite storm-watching haunts, Land’s End, Sennen, and Cape Cornwall, to witness the power of the storm for myself.

Storm Ciara certainly didn’t disappoint. The wind was intense, reaching gusts of around 80 miles per hour, and the sea was in constant motion. Waves pounded the cliffs at Land’s End and rolled straight into Sennen Cove, throwing spray high above the harbour wall. At Cape Cornwall, the view was incredible, the sea stretching endlessly into a stormy horizon, white with foam and mist.

Filming in those conditions was challenging but rewarding. Every few moments the light would shift, revealing a mix of silver and deep blue across the waves. The sound was a steady roar, the sea, the wind, and the crashing surf blending into one.

It’s hard to put into words the atmosphere on days like this. The combination of wind, salt spray, and shifting light makes Cornwall’s coastline feel alive in a way that’s both wild and beautiful. Storm Ciara was a reminder of why these places remain some of my favourites to film, even when the weather is at its roughest.