Sound for Sleeping - 9 hours of Natural White Noise: Torö, Stenstrand, Sweden

Stenstrand, true to its name, is a beach of stones rather than sand — and the waves here pull back over loose rock with a distinctive draining hiss between each swell that a sandy shore doesn't produce. It's a quieter, more overcast stretch of coast than Fårö's more dramatic shorelines.

Why it works

The rhythm of waves is naturally hypnotic — regular enough to be predictable, irregular enough not to feel mechanical. That predictability is specifically why ocean sound is one of the most commonly recommended categories of white noise for sleep.

How to use it

Best as a straightforward overnight track — let the rhythm establish itself in the first few minutes and it tends to fade into the background quickly.