Ocean Beach
Distant surf
Ocean Sounds for Sleep
The slow, steady wash of the sea — one of the oldest ways to fall asleep.
Why ocean sounds help you sleep
- The rhythm of surf rises and falls at roughly the pace of slow, calm breathing, which many people find naturally settling.
- A steady wash of sound masks sudden noises — a creaking house, traffic, a partner turning over — that would otherwise jolt an anxious mind awake.
- For a lot of people the sea carries a built-in association with rest and holidays, so it cues the body to wind down.
Take these sounds with you
Every sound here is free in the Sleep Sounds app, with a gentle sleep timer that fades the audio out and lets your phone rest too — no ads, no account.