White Noise
Constant power across all frequencies. Ideal for masking distracting speech.
FREQUENCY: HIGH
Ocean Waves
Slow surf rolling in and drawing back — the one soundscape with a pulse.
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Sound Library
Calibrated frequencies for deep work and relaxation.
Color Noises
Continuous frequencies for auditory masking.
Brown Noise
Deep, bass-heavy rumble reminiscent of a distant waterfall or thunder.
FREQUENCY: LOW
Pink Noise
Balanced spectrum that sounds more natural to the human ear, like steady rain.
FREQUENCY: BALANCED
Red Noise
Even deeper than Brown noise, focusing heavily on the low-end spectrum.
FREQUENCY: LOW
Black Noise
Near-silence with subtle low-frequency drift. Meditative, like the sound of a quiet room at night.
FREQUENCY: NEAR SILENT
Grey Noise
Psychoacoustically equalized to sound equally loud at every frequency.
FREQUENCY: EQUALIZED
Ambient Sounds
Natural soundscapes recorded in high fidelity.
Rain
Gentle rainfall creating a natural, soothing atmosphere perfect for deep concentration.
SOURCE: RECORDED
Rain on Tent
Rainfall on a tent canvas — cozy, immersive and deeply relaxing for focused work.
SOURCE: RECORDED
Ocean Waves
Rhythmic ocean waves rolling onto shore — a timeless natural soundscape for calm focus.
SOURCE: RECORDED
Wind
Steady breeze flowing through open spaces — airy and expansive for clear thinking.
SOURCE: RECORDED
Forest Stream
A gentle brook flowing through a quiet forest — peaceful and grounding for deep work.
SOURCE: RECORDED
Meadow
Birds and insects in a sunlit meadow — warm, organic ambience for relaxed focus.
SOURCE: RECORDED
Binaural Beats
Brainwave entrainment through stereo frequency offset. Layers with any noise above.
Headphones required for binaural effect
Delta
Deep sleep and healing. Ultra-low 2 Hz beat for total relaxation.
BEAT: 2 Hz
Theta
Meditation and creativity. 6 Hz beat for deep introspection and flow.
BEAT: 6 Hz
Alpha
Calm focus and learning. 10 Hz beat for relaxed concentration.
BEAT: 10 Hz
Beta
Active thinking and energy. 14 Hz beat for alertness and problem solving.
BEAT: 14 Hz
The one sound with a rhythm
Every other recording in this library is deliberately unstructured. Ocean waves are the exception: surf arrives in a cycle, typically somewhere between eight and sixteen breaks per minute depending on the coast and the weather.
That happens to land near the range of relaxed human breathing, and people commonly report that their breath drifts towards the rhythm of the waves without any intention to make it do so. Whether that is genuine entrainment or simply the effect of a slow, predictable cue is hard to pin down — but the subjective effect is consistent enough that ocean recordings dominate wind-down playlists.
Focus or unwind?
The rhythm makes ocean waves excellent for the edges of a work session and mediocre for the middle of one. Anything with a cycle gives your attention something to track, and during demanding work that is a cost.
The pattern that works well: start a session with waves for a few minutes while you settle and decide what you are doing, then switch to brown noise or pink noise for the work itself. If you use the Pomodoro timer, the same idea maps neatly onto phases — set waves as the break sound and a colour noise as the focus sound, and the switch itself becomes the cue.
Spectrum notes
Surf covers a wide band. The break is broadband and bright; the draw back down the beach is mostly low-mid. Between breaks the level drops, which means ocean waves are a weaker constant masker than rain — a conversation timed with the trough will come through. If you need reliable coverage, put a colour-noise layer underneath and let the waves sit on top.
Common questions
Are ocean waves good for concentration?
They are better for settling in and for breaks than for demanding work. The rhythm gives attention something to follow, which helps you slow down but can pull focus during hard tasks. Many people use waves for breaks and a steady colour noise for the work itself.
Why does the volume rise and fall?
That is the surf cycle, and it is intentional. It also means masking is not constant — sounds that land between breaks come through. Layer brown or pink noise underneath for an even floor.
Can I use ocean waves as my Pomodoro break sound?
Yes. In Settings you can pick a separate sound for focus and break phases; ocean waves as the break sound gives a clear audible signal each time the phase changes.