The winter sunset light illuminates the snow-covered coast and the old wooden groynes by the Pape canal. The sun sits low on the horizon, casting long shadows and creating a warm, yellowish glow across the frozen surface. The wooden piles in the distance are completely frozen over, forming a long, white barrier between the snowy shore and the water.

The beach surface in the foreground is uneven, covered with frozen chunks of snow and ice that reflect the sunlight. Wind-blown patterns and small depressions are visible in the snow, adding texture to the landscape. On the left side, the sun's reflection is clearly visible on the ice and water surface, creating a bright path of light.

The sky is clear, gradually transitioning from yellowish tones at the horizon to light blue in the upper areas. The cold air and low sun create a peaceful yet harsh winter evening atmosphere. The landscape is vast and quiet, reflecting the grandeur of coastal nature during the winter season.