The northern coastline of Groais Island has high cliffs rising over 100 metres from the ocean. Although the ocean is mostly ice-covered in the region from January to April, the prevailing westerly winds often create open leads of water around the island.
The northern coastline of Groais Island has towering cliffs exceeding 100 metres in height from the ocean. Although the ocean is mostly ice-encased in the region from January to April, the prevailing westerly winds frequently generate open channels of water around the island.