The last week has been a lot cooler now that the Christmas Breeze is here. Each December the prevailing wind shifts from the South West to blowing from the North East, bringing cooler air. But with the shift in wind comes the increased chance of a ‘Nor=Easter‘. A storm out to sea which drives strong winds and high waves onto the west coast of the island.
We get at least one storm a year this way normally blowing through in a day but this year the Nor=Easter blew for a week. It culminated at the weekend with huge waves battering the west coast of the island and driving waves into the middle of George Town.
Lots of the sea front shops, bars and restaurants suffered damage. Here you can see Sunset House being battered. Tonnes of sand, seaweed and debris has had to be cleared away all along the coasts.
https://www.caymancompass.com/2018/12/23/high-seas-batter-grand-caymans-west-coast/
Some of the beaches up near the posh hotels on Seven Mile have been washed away exposing Iron Shore. The general consensus was it was the worst Nor Wester in 20 years!
It has been quite spectacular!
Under an Endless Sky 