The scene is a coastal landscape during sunset. The foreground is a rocky, muddy beach. The middle ground is a calm body of water, reflecting the light of the sunset and the sky. There are some rocks protruding from the water. In the distance, a large cumulus cloud is backlit by the sun, which is setting on the horizon, casting a warm glow. On the right side, there are trees lining a sandy beach. There are a few indistinct figures of people visible along the water's edge and on the beach. The sky is filled with a mix of clouds, some darker and some reflecting the colors of the sunset. The lighting conditions indicate it is either sunrise or sunset.