Ocean sounds for sleep
Ocean sounds have a slow, natural rhythm – a wave rolls in, then draws back – that many people find calming at bedtime. Hit The Hay has real recordings of small waves on a beach, the open ocean, a pebble beach and a lake shore, looped seamlessly with no ads and no sudden crashes.
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Our ocean and water sounds
- Ocean waves – small waves on a sandy beach. Free, and in Babies & Children too.
- Open ocean – water lapping and sloshing, with no shore break.
- Pebble beach – waves drawing back over shingle with a soft fizz.
- Lake shore – tiny ripples at the water’s edge, very still.
- Underwater – a deep, muffled ambience, a little like the womb.
Tips for sleeping to the sea
- Ocean sounds are more varied than noise. If the rhythm keeps you alert, mix waves with pink or brown noise to smooth them out.
- Keep the volume low and use the sleep timer.
- Download everything before a trip – it all works offline.
Frequently asked questions
Are ocean sounds good for sleep?
Many people find the slow rhythm of waves relaxing. If it feels too busy, try lake shore or mix waves with brown noise.
Can babies sleep to ocean sounds?
Ocean waves and pebble beach are in Babies & Children and have no sudden loud crashes. Keep the volume low and the phone well away from the cot.
Do the waves have an obvious loop?
No. Each recording is trimmed and crossfaded so the repeat is very hard to hear.
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