Storm Austen unleashes towering waves along the rugged coastline of Cornwall, UK

On October 23, 2026, in Cornwall, England, UK, @markdeeble1 captured footage of powerful Atlantic waves crashing against rugged coastal cliffs as Storm Austen battered the region. In the video, at Rose-an-Hale Nature Reserve near Gurnard’s Head, foaming white surf surges into rocky inlets, with dark, wet rock formations framing the foreground and towering cliffs stretching along the turbulent shoreline beneath a bright, cloudy sky. According to reports, Storm Austen brought intense winds and torrential rain to the region, with gusts reaching 70–80 mph in exposed areas. Nearby, wind speeds reportedly reached nearly 95 mph in St Ives and 76 mph on the Isles of Scilly. The storm also generated rough seas and large waves along the Atlantic coastline, highlighting the severe conditions affecting West Cornwall.