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Whale sounds

Updated 22 October 2026

Whale song is slow, deep, and strangely calming. The calls here rise and fall over a few seconds, echo through the water, and fade into a dark ocean noise. These are real humpback whales, recorded underwater, played from random points with soft crossfades.

Whale sounds

Press play

Play
Whale songSlow calls under the sea.
Play
UnderwaterDeep, muffled water with distant calls.
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Play
OceanSlow waves and a little wind.
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Play opens the sound masker with this mix already loaded, so you can hear it and shape it.

How to set it up

  1. Press Play on Whale song.
  2. For more ocean, play Underwater, which is deeper and more muffled.
  3. Use headphones to hear the echo clearly.

About whale song

Male humpback whales sing long, structured songs that can last up to half an hour and change from year to year. Sound travels far in water, so their calls can carry for many kilometers.

Questions

Are these real whale recordings?

Yes. One was recorded diving with whales in French Polynesia, the other is a humpback song from Wikimedia Commons. Both are CC0.

Are whale sounds good for sleep?

Many people find them very calming. The calls are slow and soft.

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