Stormchasing

In the winter, Jersey comes into its own with wild weather and exhilarating beach walks to wrap up and enjoy. The island’s west coast is exposed to the full force of the Atlantic weather systems and makes the perfect spot to watch the wind and waves roll in with all their dramatic winter beauty. Just make sure you stay well away from the water’s edge - and at a safe distance.

Here are a few of our favourite safe viewing spots >

Sanctuary Stay

Storm watch in style

Storms are always even more magical when watched from the comfort of a luxury hotel room and the Atlantic Hotel’s seafacing rooms are perfectly positioned to catch the best of the westerlies. See the storms come in over the sea and then take shelter in Ocean, The Atlantic Hotel’s restaurant for a calmer experience.

Heritage Stay

Historical drama

It’s hard to beat the drama from this historic bird’s eye view spot. With its floor to ceiling 360 degree glass top floor overlooking Corbière Lighthouse and the island’s southwestern tip, the Radio Tower is probably the best vantage point for a Jersey storm watching stay. Rent this unique second-world war Bauhaus-inspired tower from Jersey Heritage for a full of character winter stay.

STORM WATCHING SPOT Shelter from the storm

When the weather’s stormy - make sure you watch the waves at a safe distance. Head inside contemporary El Tico’s glass fronted restaurant for the best views of the swell and an excellent hot chocolate to go with it. Take some time out to relax with friends and see the weather change across the sweep of St. Ouen’s Bay.

WIND & WAVES

Windswept beach walks

Head to south-facing St. Brelade’s Bay to fill your lungs with fresh sea air and enjoy a few windswept beach walks along this beautiful sandy bay. Book a room at the L’Horizon and you’ll have nothing between you and the waves as you can watch the water from the comfort of the pool and jacuzzi.

Dramatic Vistas

Feel the elements

The most dramatic place to catch a stormy shot of the island?

Definitely Corbière lighthouse on Jersey’s southwestern corner. Stay well away from the waves though and make a stop at Corbière Phare restaurant for a welcome escape as the weather gets wild - you might even see waves breaking over the island’s iconic 19th century lighthouse.