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Ocean Sound Effects

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8 sounds · free MP3 download · free to use

Ocean Sound Effects

  1. Small Waves Facing the Ocean

    Small waves in English Channel recorded facing the sea on the beach of Houlgate, Calvados, Normandy, France.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    2:18MP3

  2. Small Waves Back to the Ocean

    Small waves in English Channel recorded back to the sea on the beach of Houlgate, Calvados, Normandy, France.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    1:30MP3

  3. Ocean

    Sound Library - Ocean

    Public domain · National Park Service

    0:07MP3

  4. Beach: Small Waves

    Beach: small waves, eddies, deaf roar of the sea in the distance.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    0:55MP3

  5. Sea: Waves

    Sea: moderate waves, swirls, dull roar of the sea beyond.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    0:56MP3

  6. Sea Waves with Tern Calls

    Medium sea waves lap the shore while Sandwich terns call overhead, creating a realistic seaside ambience with a soft, distant ocean roar. This free, royalty-free sea waves and seagulls sound effect is ideal as background audio for films, YouTube videos, games,

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    0:56MP3

  7. Sea Waves

    Waves at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Between Soulac-sur-Mer and Lacanau. France.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    2:47MP3

  8. Small waves, rocks and beach

    Noise of small waves crashing against small rocks.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    3:00MP3

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Questions

Can I use these ocean sound effects in a YouTube video or a paid project?

Yes. Every clip here is CC0 or public domain, and both allow use in monetised videos, podcasts, games, apps and client work, with no fee and no need to ask.

Do I need to give credit for these ocean sound effects?

No. None of these clips require attribution. If you want to credit anyway, the recordings come from BigSoundBank and the National Park Service.