96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Sea wave sound effects spanning 32 seamless loops of calm rhythmic waves, strong stormy surf, sea noise, and waves crashing at the pier, recorded at 96 kHz / 24 bit.
Sound libraries
Seaside Ambience Sound Effects
Seaside ambience sound effects up and down a lot of different coastlines. Tropical beaches. Mediterranean islands. Storms rolling in, marinas, sea caves, busy seafronts and quiet bays. Some are right down by the water, close enough to get your feet wet. Others sit way back, just a wash of surf behind a coastal town.
- Libraries
- 59
- Publishers
- 38
- Formats
- Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
- Sample rates
- 44.1 to 192 kHz
- Licence
- Royalty-free for commercial work
- Price range
- $7 to $499
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48 to 192 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Italian harbour sound effects across 29 files covering container terminal machinery, reversing alarms, halyards rattling in storm wind, mooring rope creaks and lapping water, with seven Ambisonic AmbiX soundscapes.
48 to 192 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Ambisonic B.
Underwater hydrophone sound effects capturing container ships, oil tankers, ferries and tugboats manoeuvring in port, plus cliff surf, streams, waterfalls and plumbing across 81 files at 192kHz/32-bit float.
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Ambisonic B.
Oyo village sound effects recorded in 96kHz ambisonics, spanning lakeside water lapping and canoes, farmland crickets, bat calls, mosque calls to prayer, motorcycles, and shop walla in Yoruba, Hausa, and Idoma.
Was $250.00, now $199.00
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All 59 libraries in Seaside Ambience
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, M/S.
Carefully recorded seaside beach sound effects featuring crisp ocean waves and seagulls, delivered in high-resolution 96kHz/24-bit stereo with seamless looping capabilities.
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48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Japan field recording sound effects captured across Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and other cities, featuring pachinko parlors, train and metro interiors, street traffic, pedestrian crossings, ramen shops, suburban neighborhoods, and Tsukuba Circuit racing.
Was $80.00, now $32.00
Add Sounds from Japan to cart48 to 96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This library comprises 567 global ambient sound effects, featuring urban cityscapes, nature, transportation, and public spaces recorded across the USA, Brazil, India, Europe, and East Asia.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Natural water sound effects from European seas, lakes, and caves offer pristine audio captures of waves, streams, and boat interactions, meticulously edited in high-resolution 24Bit 96kHz format.
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This library contains over 1,600 water sound effects embedded with UCS metadata, covering pouring fluids, bubbles, natural flows, and emerging or submerging liquid motion.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This sound library contains tropical marine audio recordings, including soothing surf, trickling water laps, and distinct crashing wave sound effects.
44.1 to 96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Deep oceanic sound effects blend synthetic atmospheres with low-frequency rumbles across 15 tracks, creating immersive underwater ambience suitable for submarine scenes and industrial environments.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
From Pacific rainforests to urban Portland, this collection captures diverse sound effects featuring wildlife, water sources, vehicles, and rural activities across Washington and Oregon's landscapes.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Spanish marina ambience sound effects recorded on a windy day, featuring flapping sails, creaking ropes, clanking masts, wind whistles, and a passing tourist train across eight audio files.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This library contains 93 background sound effects from diverse environments, including beaches, cities, jungles, and interiors. Files are 24-bit/96kHz BWF format with embedded metadata.
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Featuring over 400 files with UCS metadata, this collection covers authentic UK ambiences, ranging from London streets and Northern England crowds to Scottish landmarks and rural sound effects.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Sound effects recorded at Trisik Beach, Yogyakarta coast. Includes detailed ocean waves, gentle coastal breeze, distant seabirds, and rustling palms.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
High-quality field recordings from Greek islands feature diverse ambient sound effects, capturing coastal atmospheres, suburban life, and seaside towns in pristine 24-bit/96kHz format.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Pristine ambiences and sound effects from England's Lake District showcase natural wildlife, water elements, and human activities, expertly recorded in high-resolution 24-bit quality.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Immersive coastal sound effects captured in Sardinia and Normandy, featuring waves, seagulls, harbor activity, beachgoers, and evening crickets through 49 detailed recordings.
$32.00
Add Summertime to cart48 to 96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A mini library of 50 ambient sound effects from the Americas, Europe, and Asia, featuring diverse content including cityscapes, public spaces, traffic, and natural environments.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This sound library encompasses tropical shoreline ambience, holiday seaside atmospheres, waves hitting docks and piers, and diverse beach sound effects recordings.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
This library bundle features nearly 10 hours of New Zealand sound effects, including wildlife ambiences, geothermal activity, and subterranean environments, delivered in stereo and surround with detailed metadata.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A library of 24 violent storm sound effects from Seapoint, Dublin, with ambient recordings of wind, churning tides, crashing waves, and a set of separated wave clashes.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Authentic recordings from Ireland's windiest region capture rural sound effects, including gusting winds, bleating sheep, ocean waves, and rain, all recorded at Malin Head farm's diverse locations.
96 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Field recordings from Gloucester feature authentic sound effects including church choirs, pub ambiance, traffic noise, and daily city activities, all captured in high-quality 24-bit/96kHz format.
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Ambisonic B.
Immersive coastal soundscapes captured along Portuguese shores feature diverse sound effects, from gentle tides to crashing waves, delivered in high-quality Ambisonics format.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Comprehensive collection of ocean sound effects featuring waves, seagulls, fountains, and beach ambiences recorded globally over a decade, with detailed metadata and natural background variations.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Various beach and coastal sound effects blend Mediterranean life, from bustling harbors to peaceful seaside ambiance, featuring boat activities, wildlife calls, and multilingual tourist spots across 11 hours of high-quality recordings.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
Extensive maritime sound effects collection captured during a 10-day North Atlantic cargo ship journey, featuring authentic vessel operations, port activities, and ocean ambiences in high-resolution audio formats.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Ambisonic B.
Dynamic coastal recordings capture rough seas and crisp beach ambiences, featuring pristine sound effects in both B-format Ambisonics and binaural stereo formats from England's Bishopstone Beach.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Diverse Thai soundscapes encompass vibrant city life, temple prayers, and natural sound effects from jungles, beaches, and markets - all captured across multiple regions and seasons.
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Extensive recordings from Jamaica feature diverse sound effects and ambiences, from village life and patois conversations to mountain forests, beaches, and traditional church gospel.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Greek coastal ambience sound effects spanning 121 seamless loops of shoreline surf, seaside villages, Athens cityscapes, cafés and restaurants, suburban streets, and hotel room tones at 96kHz/24-bit.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Bali wave sound effects recorded on reefs, rock shelves, sand, and inside a sea cave with MKH8050 mid-side, capturing breakers, water laps, sand sizzle, shore birds, and ocean roar across high and low tide.
$49.00
Add Bali Waves to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Modern China ambience sound effects featuring 390 recordings across urban, rural, and suburban environments including markets, temples, high-speed trains, crowds, fireworks, birdsong, and thunderstorms from Beijing, Sichuan, Yunnan, and beyond at 96kHz/24-bit.
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This mini library features over 150 water sound effects including pouring, bubbling, flowing, and submerging liquids, with all files containing embedded UCS metadata.
Evocative enough for a cinematic travel sequence, calm enough for a game environment. These recordings are your ticket to the coast. No sunscreen required. More natural layers sit next door in Ambience and Nature Ambience, and everything liquid is over in Water.
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Can I use these commercially?
Yes. One licence covers commercial use, including client work, broadcast and games. No subscription, and nothing expires.
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Do you accept AI-generated sounds?
No. Every library here was recorded or designed by people. We do not accept generated audio from publishers.
How do I know a sound is in there before I pay?
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Will the files work with my setup?
Everything is WAV. 4,112 libraries carry embedded metadata for Soundminer and UCS, and the sample rate, bit depth and channel format are shown on the library page before you open it.
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