Balbriggan, Ireland – Video filmed by Sryan Bruen, a weather photography enthusiast based in Ireland, shows powerful waves crashing into Balbriggan Lighthouse during rough seas in the coastal town north of Dublin.

The accompanying post states, “Great day for shooting waves. Balbriggan,” drawing attention to the intense ocean conditions at the site.

The video was recorded on February 3, 2026, under overcast gray skies. It shows a fixed view of the historic white-and-red Balbriggan Lighthouse standing on a dark stone breakwater that extends into the Irish Sea.

A series of large, frothy waves, estimated at 4 to 6 meters or higher, surge in from the right and strike the structure with explosive force. Thick plumes of white spray shoot high into the air, repeatedly obscuring the lighthouse behind a veil of mist.

The sea appears dark gray and restless, with constant rolling swells breaking against the pier amid windy conditions. No people, boats, or additional structures are visible, keeping the focus entirely on the relentless wave action against the lighthouse.

The footage reflects lingering impacts from Storm Chandra, a rapidly intensifying weather bomb that affected Ireland and the UK between January 26 and 28, 2026. The storm produced gusts of up to 130 km/h at Malin Head and rainfall exceeding 100 mm in some locations, causing widespread flooding, power outages, and travel disruption across areas including Dublin, Wexford, and Somerset.

Although the storm’s peak had passed, ongoing heavy rain and yellow warnings into early February worsened coastal conditions. Elevated tides and east-driven swell heights of 8 to 9 feet contributed to hazardous surf along exposed coastlines such as Balbriggan.

Authorities, including Met Eireann and Fingal County Council, urged caution due to continued flood risks and saturated ground, while cleanup operations continued in affected areas including Enniscorthy and Clontarf.

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