The Sleeping Forecast

Get comfortable and drift along the crest of a wave of sleep with the help of relaxing sea recordings from the BBC archive, paired with The Shipping Forecast: Radio 4’s weather reports from coastal stations.

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

Let go of the day and relax into a place of deep serenity with the help of the peaceful sound of waves lapping at a shoreline from the BBC archive, alongside weather reports from coastal stations from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast. Produced by Cat Gough A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

Settle in for a journey into deep relaxation with archive BBC recordings of the ocean waves and sea sounds, alongside weather reports from coastal stations across the United Kingdom, from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast.

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

An immersive sonic voyage that lulls you into tranquility, blending the hypnotic cadence of the Shipping Forecast with the gentle ebb and flow of the sea. The rhythmic intonations of maritime reports merge with rolling waves, distant foghorns, and the whisper of the tide, creating a meditative soundscape that soothes the senses. Whether setting sail into sleep or simply seeking a moment of calm, Seascapes offers a deep, undulating sonic experience that drifts between the real and the surreal.

Produced by Cat Gough A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds.

Sounds of the sea and the Shipping Forecast from BBC Radio 4: your simple trick for getting a good night's sleep.