SFX Jar

Water Sounds

Rain, rivers, waves, waterfalls, taps and drips. Loop one in the background or download the MP3.

15 sounds · free MP3 download · free to use

Water Sounds

  1. Rain and Thunder #1

    Heavy rain. A thunderstorm at the end.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More rain sounds

    0:43MP3
  2. 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

    More ocean sounds

    2:18MP3
  3. Small waterfall #2

    Recorded a few meters above a small mountain waterfall. Similar to the number 0213.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More waterfall sounds

    0:45MP3
  4. River: Small stream #1

    Recorded a few meters above a small mountain waterfall. Similar to the number 0219.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More river sounds

    0:57MP3
  5. Small Stream

    A small mountain stream.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More stream sounds

    1:36MP3
  6. Singing Lake

    Sound Library - Singing Lake

    Public domain · National Park Service

    More lake sounds

    2:13MP3
  7. Beach: Small Waves

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

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More beach sounds

    0:55MP3
  8. Rain on a Roof: Rain on car roof

    Rain then big drops of rain on a car roof. These may be immediately followed by sound # 1294 (Big rain on car roof). Sound recording inside the vehicle.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More rain on a roof sounds

    1:49MP3
  9. Thunderstorm: Rain and Thunder #2

    Heavy rain and thunderstorms.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More thunderstorm sounds

    2:38MP3
  10. Running Water: Faucet / hands

    Wash hands faucet.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More running water sounds

    0:14MP3
  11. Water bubbles

    Water bubbles made with a straw in a mug. Means the rim of the mug slightly.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More bubbles sounds

    0:26MP3
  12. Splash, Big #1

    Big 'splash' of a big stone thrown in a big water tank.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More splash sounds

    0:03MP3
  13. Underwater

    Underwater recording of a waterfall, with a hydrophone.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More underwater sounds

    1:01MP3
  14. Toilet Flush: Flush #1

    Flushing and filling of the reservoir.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More toilet flush sounds

    0:59MP3
  15. Gurgle: Gurgling sink #1

    Flow of a tap, stop and gurgling.

    CC0 1.0 · BigSoundBank

    More gurgle sounds

    0:06MP3

Water sounds for sleep and focus

Moving water is one of the most popular sounds for sleep and focus because it is steady without being monotonous. The longer recordings here, of rain, streams and waves, run a minute or more and loop well. The household ones (a tap, a drip, a flush) are short effects for videos.

Questions

Which water sound is best for sleep?

Most people like steady, even sounds: rain, a stream or gentle waves. Press Loop and keep the volume low.

Can I download these water sounds?

Yes. Every clip has an MP3 button. They are free to use, including in videos and apps.