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License
CC0 — public domain
Source
Freesound (CC0)
Copyright
Verified for public use
Duration
0:10
Plays
0 plays
Published
June 18, 2026
Updated
June 21, 2026

About this sound

This is a 10-second recording of ocean waves captured at a beach, presented as a high-quality 24-bit WAV file sampled at 44.1 kHz. The audio features the natural rhythm and texture of waves rolling onto shore, with a gentle, immersive quality. The recording has been normalized to -3dB and includes a 3-second fade-in at the beginning and a 3-second fade-out at the end, creating smooth transitions that work well in edited projects. The overall tone is calming and atmospheric, making it suitable for background ambience rather than a dramatic sound effect. This sound works well for video creators looking to add authentic coastal atmosphere to travel footage, nature documentaries, or lifestyle content. Podcasters and streamers often use ocean wave recordings to create a relaxing backdrop during meditation sessions, sleep content, or lo-fi music streams. It's also useful for app developers building meditation or sleep applications, as well as for presentations or educational materials about marine environments and coastal ecosystems. Ocean wave recordings fit naturally into the nature sounds category alongside other environmental audio like rainfall, wind, and forest ambience. This particular recording captures the classic beach soundscape that listeners commonly search for when seeking natural, non-intrusive background audio. It differs from more dramatic wave sounds by offering a steady, meditative quality rather than intense crashing or storm-like intensity. Listeners who enjoy this sound might also search for related audio such as seagull calls, distant ocean ambience, gentle rain sounds, or other coastal environment recordings. Companion sounds like beach atmosphere with wind, tide sounds, or peaceful shoreline recordings would pair well with this track for creating immersive multi-layered soundscapes.

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