[2026] Classic songs and love songs themed around or set at the sea and the beach — sea songs
When you hear “songs of the sea,” what kind of tunes come to mind?
Chances are, the first thing you imagine is bright, open, summery anthems perfect for the season, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of sea-themed songs from different angles—not only upbeat tracks that get you going, but also mellow, heartfelt pieces, including songs set by the sea that portray feelings like love.
We’ve also included some fresh, breezy tracks ideal for coastal drives.
That liberating mood, romance blossoming in the great outdoors, moments spent by the ocean, and those times when your thoughts drift to the sea…
Be sure to find the sea songs that match your mood in the moment, and enjoy a wonderful time listening.
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | The Old Man and the SeaYorushika |  play_arrow | A song of hope born from literature, a melody that heals the heart |
| 2 | Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s “Umi no Yuurei” is a grand summer song themed around the sea. |
| 3 | Nagisasupittsu |  play_arrow | Just the title “Nagisa” alone evokes the sea… |
| 4 | Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta) |  play_arrow | The au Santaro ser… played by actor Kenta Kiritani |
| 5 | Sea, That LoveKayama Yūzō |  play_arrow | This song by Yuzo Kayama with an ocean theme is, um... |
| 6 | OCEANB’z |  play_arrow | With the majestic ocean as our theme, a journey of bonds, love, and hope... |
| 7 | Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | A classic masterpiece that portrays romance set against the sea and sandy beaches, Keisuke Kuwata’s... |
| 8 | The Sea and Lemon Tea＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A bittersweet summer romance—my heart trembles at Producer Sashihara’s song. |
| 9 | Summer Splash!arashi |  play_arrow | A classic summer song that evokes the blue sea and sky |
| 10 | Seaside StoryMAZZEL |  play_arrow | m-flo's ☆Taku Takahash… |
| 11 | At the mercy of the seaYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Highly talked about as a unit that turns novels into music… |
| 12 | Sun and BikiniRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | A surf tune that distills the bittersweetness of summer by RIP SLYME |
| 13 | Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY |  play_arrow | Forever cute, with a relaxed, easygoing PU image... |
| 14 | BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | I can picture an endless blue sky and white sandy beaches... |
| 15 | Sea Breeze and SelfishnessHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | Hinatazaka46’s summer love song, heart-tickling. |
| 16 | Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48 |  play_arrow | Summer youth: a refreshing melody and sweet memories |
| 17 | KokomiEVE |  play_arrow | Active since 2009, primarily on Niconico Douga... |
| 18 | Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s classic summer tune—an exhilarating track that makes your heart dance. |
| 19 | Seaside BoundSKY-HI |  play_arrow | Among SKY-HI’s body of work, the summer sen… |
| 20 | Barefoot SummerNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Nogizaka46's first center song, Summer Love |
| 21 | Summer Days of 1993class |  play_arrow | As the debut single of the male duo, class... |
| 22 | The strong and fleeting onesCocco |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by the multitalented artist Cocco |
| 23 | I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~SEA OF LOVE~Sazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | When it comes to summer, it’s got to be Southern All Stars! I’m sure there are many people who feel that way... |
| 24 | The Sea and Your StoryMirai Reika |  play_arrow | Unlike the fresh impression that evokes a summer sea... |
| 25 | Everyday, KachushaAKB48 |  play_arrow | Expressing a bittersweet love in an AKB48 youth song |
| 26 | SUMMER SONGYUI |  play_arrow | Listen to it when summer is just around the corner… |
| 27 | sea glasssutoreitenaa |  play_arrow | As summer draws to a close, I almost always find myself listening to… |
| 28 | Stay aquamarineKarurosu Toshiki & Omega Toraibu |  play_arrow | He described the woman he longed for as “aquamarine”… |
| 29 | The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children |  play_arrow | Countless million-sellers, both singles and albums... |
| 30 | Paradise BabyRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | The hip-hop group, RIP SLYME… |
| 31 | At the sea, the heart longs to be laid bare.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | There are several songs themed around the sea, such as “Deep Sea,” … |
| 32 | fairylandHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | The popularity and appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki, the diva of the J-POP world |
| 33 | UMI (produced by C&K)TEE |  play_arrow | Speaking of the sea, it’s got to be the tropics—so, the tropics... |
| 34 | Eternal, unchanging loveOda Tetsurō |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter and hitmaker… |
| 35 | I am gazing at this sea.STU48 |  play_arrow | The 48 Group that is mainly active around the Seto Inland Sea... |
| 36 | Dance, fish.Yamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | A refreshing city pop song by Tatsuro Yamashita |
| 37 | BADDEST FIREBALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | Energetic dance music is kind of... |
| 38 | seaKEYTALK |  play_arrow | KEYTALK is leading the Japanese rock scene… |
| 39 | OKIDOKI feat.CHOUJI,Grace AimiBig Knot Records |  play_arrow | A fusion of Okinawan folk music and rap: a song that carries culture across generations |
| 40 | Flying FishFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | FANTASTICS from EXIL… |
| 41 | Life is BeautifulHirai Dai |  play_arrow | The image of a love song might be strong, too… |
| 42 | Drive along the beachValee Bowies |  play_arrow | A soothing, retro-sounding track perfect for a seaside drive. |
| 43 | Two People’s Summer StorySugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe |  play_arrow | Has a group name that means “the last race”... |
| 44 | Beach TimeTUBE |  play_arrow | A refreshing TUBE classic that evokes the summer sea |
| 45 | marine snowSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | As one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs, it is extremely... |
| 46 | Love, the Sea, and T-Shirtstenchi mari |  | “Sony’s Snow White who sits beside your heart” |
| 47 | deep seaMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s fifth album… |
| 48 | seaKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Popular music duo Ketsumeishi, on an indie… |
| 49 | Summer Colorsyuzu |  play_arrow | When it comes to Yuzu, some people immediately think of 'Natsuiro'... |
| 50 | whaleSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Depicting a heartrending seaside story sung by Masaki Suda… |
| 51 | ForeverSorimachi Takashi & Richie Sambora |  play_arrow | Actor Takashi Sorimachi as Takashi Sorimachi with … |
| 52 | Bluermilet |  play_arrow | I'm captivated by its grand, dramatic world... |
| 53 | Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Speaking of classic songs about the summer sea, Ketsumeishi’s... |
| 54 | NagiichiNMB48 |  play_arrow | As the fourth single by NMB48, 201… |
| 55 | Shonan no ‘Umi Sono Ai’Shonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Shonan has a strong image of being lively by the seaside... |
| 56 | Adeline by the SeasideRichādo Kureidāman |  play_arrow | Richard, a pianist from France… |
| 57 | Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu |  play_arrow | When it comes to iconic Japanese summer songs, this is the first one that comes to m… |
| 58 | The Sacred Sea and SunshineTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | THE YELLOW, popular across a wide range of generations, ... |
| 59 | marine snowjero |  play_arrow | As Jero’s debut single, 200... |
| 60 | Summer DayMoritaka Chisato |  play_arrow | As the 22nd single by Ms. Chisato Moritaka, 1… |
| 61 | HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | Lotte “Sweetie Ice” commercial song… |
| 62 | OceanHY |  play_arrow | “Ocean” hails from Okinawa, a paradise of the sea… |
| 63 | Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | A Suzusuzu song that lets you feel the summer breeze |
| 64 | Season in the SunTUBE |  play_arrow | On a music show, there was a co... who always releases a hit song every summer... |
| 65 | blue carsupittsu |  play_arrow | A national rock band, Spitz, with a Thai… |
| 66 | 17 years oldMinami Saori |  play_arrow | Many celebrities have declared themselves fans, and it has become a legend… |
| 67 | Catch The WaveDef Tech |  play_arrow | A fusion of J-POP, Hawaiian, and reggae… |
| 68 | Swaying feelingsZARD |  play_arrow | Among the famous songs by the late ZARD’s Izumi Sakai... |
| 69 | Coco☆Nuts -ZZ ver.-Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | The chorus is mostly expressed as 'ko,' like a chicken... |
| 70 | Sayonara CrawlAKB48 |  play_arrow | As the 31st major single by AKB48, ... |
| 71 | OUR SKYBENI |  play_arrow | The song “OUR SKY” sung by BENI is ... |
| 72 | SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE |  play_arrow | If you're making a summer playlist, you can't leave this song out… |
| 73 | ALIVESPEED |  play_arrow | Released as SPEED’s seventh single in 199…, |
| 74 | I am a child of the sea.hibari jidō gasshōdan |  play_arrow | The kind that’s in the textbooks—the one everyone’s heard of… |
| 75 | You are the seaMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | The songs by My Hair is Bad are, you know… |
| 76 | SUMMER GAMEHimuro Kyosuke |  play_arrow | A signature summer song by Kyosuke Himuro and a live concert staple. Features an elaborate musical structure. |
| 77 | Island SongZa Buumu |  play_arrow | Always staying true to our music without ever being swayed by trends... |
| 78 | Quiet seamakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A track that harbors powerful strength within its tranquility |
| 79 | SummertimeRIRI, KEIJU, Kobukuro Nariaki |  play_arrow | Shiseido’s beauty suncare brand “ANESSA”… |
| 80 | Summer rainKobukuro |  play_arrow | The opening the… of the anime “Cross Game” |
| 81 | Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii |  play_arrow | With its innovative choreography, costumes, and music, it revolutionized the idols of the time... |
| 82 | Roco LotionORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | Starting with the music of my hometown Okinawa, various... |
| 83 | sea glassSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Three-piece rock band, Saucy Dog… |
| 84 | Seagull Sailor |  play_arrow | It makes you want to put it into clear, easy-to-understand content and words… |
| 85 | Sea of Japan, Sorrow Main LineMori Masako |  play_arrow | Powerfully conveying the cold and chill one imagines from a winter sea... |
| 86 | Fishermen’s Fire Love SongKoyanagi Rumiko |  play_arrow | She has been active not only as a singer but also as an actress... |
| 87 | lighthouse keeperYuki Saori, Yasuda Shoko |  | In childhood, she belonged to a children's choir as a nursery rhyme singer and... |
| 88 | deep seaMori Nana |  play_arrow | Also known as the composer for YOASOBI… |
| 89 | Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | Even among KinKi Kids' songs, this one is my favo... |
| 90 | A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR |  play_arrow | Set against a summer seaside backdrop, a captivating woman makes her appearance... |
| 91 | Hold me on a windless seaAiuChi Rina |  play_arrow | As Rina Aiuchi’s 12th single, 2... |
| 92 | By the SeashoreMaison book girl |  play_arrow | The essence of profound music themed around the sea |
| 93 | miraclemiwa |  play_arrow | The commercial song for Shiseido SEA BREEZE… |
| 94 | The Sea and the Boyanzenchitai |  play_arrow | Koji Tamaki’s exquisite ballad, seeping into the heart. |
| 95 | GHOST SHIPLAPLUS |  play_arrow | An eerie melody and sweet vocals leave a strong impression. The visu… |
| 96 | IN THE SUMMERarashi |  play_arrow | They’re breaking new ground for Arashi—a kind of Arashi that doesn’t feel like the usual Arashi… |
| 97 | The Old Man’s SeaMuraki Kenkichi |  play_arrow | Express the strength of fishermen fighting at sea directly and straightforwardly... |
| 98 | Summertime BluesWatanabe Misato |  play_arrow | A song that beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of the end of summer... |
| 99 | Seaside BoundZa Taigāsu |  | Kenji Sawada, also known as Julie, is on vocals… |
| 100 | seasideL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | The appeal of L’Arc~en~Ciel’s classic song “KISS” |
| 101 | 5 minutes to the seaMoritaka Chisato |  play_arrow | A refreshing depiction of moments spent by the seaside in summer… |
| 102 | Seaside BalconyMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Summer Love Song, Seiko Matsuda’s exquisite hit |
| 103 | Midsummer MomentRYUSENKEI |  play_arrow | Mellow music that evokes summer memories |
| 104 | A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK |  play_arrow | A classic BONNIE PINK song that evokes the summer sea |
| 105 | I went to the sea.Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | I Want to Be Gentle, released in 2011... |
| 106 | Begin on the BeachMaki Yufuko |  play_arrow | Yuko Maki’s tropical-style song, a voice that resonates with the heart |
| 107 | Natsumatope＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A summery, pop song that evokes the tropical vibes of Hawaii |
| 108 | B-3Def Tech |  play_arrow | The 2015 album “Howzit!?”... |
| 109 | BFF ~Best Friends Foreverooaraitorai |  play_arrow | How about a refreshing uptempo tune… |
| 110 | Sea of WonderlandŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | This work evokes a refreshing summer adventure. Oishi... |
| 111 | A deserted seaTo wa e mo wa |  play_arrow | Emiko Yamamuro, who was a member of the Schoolmates... |
| 112 | rumbling of the seapasokon ongaku kurabu |  play_arrow | With the theme of 'A new era of DTM has arrived!' |
| 113 | Brother ShipsToba Ichirō |  play_arrow | We head out to fish as brothers, crossing the rough waves. Our mother d… |
| 114 | You’re 1000%1986OMEGATRIBE |  play_arrow | A famous song by Omega Tribe, a summer youth anthem |
| 115 | On the ShoreDef Tech |  play_arrow | 20th debut anniversary: soothing songs that commune with nature |
| 116 | Slow & EasyHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A warm song that invites you to a tropical beach |
| 117 | Let me hear the poetry of the wind.Kuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s masterpiece: a sea poem that stirs the heart |
| 118 | Pareo is emerald.SKE48 |  play_arrow | As the sixth single by SKE48, 201... |
| 119 | The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | It was featured as a Shiseido commercial song, and in 1981… |
| 120 | Señorina of the ShoreAzusa Michiyo |  play_arrow | Something like a gentle story of love tied to the sea… |
| 121 | Memories of Kujukuri BeachMi-Ke |  | As Mi-Ke’s debut single, 199... |
| 122 | Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu |  | Despite having once disbanded, they reunited in 1981... |
| 123 | The Sound of WavesYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | The gentle tones of city pop resonate in my heart. |
| 124 | seaGorin Mayumi |  play_arrow | Mayumi Itsuwa’s music is emotionally rich and deeply moving. |
| 125 | Stay closest to me.Daikoku Maki |  play_arrow | As the 11th single by Maki Ohguro, 1… |
| 126 | Sanriku ElegyMizumori Kaori |  play_arrow | When I hear “songs of the sea,” a bright image of summer comes to mind... |
| 127 | Cape TourYamamoto Kōtarō & Uīkendo |  play_arrow | Folk group, Kotaro Yamamoto and We... |
| 128 | A once-in-a-lifetime summerHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | The fleeting beauty of summer and its transience, the aching sadness of love... |
| 129 | From the lighthouseadieu |  play_arrow | Actress Moka Kamishiraishi’s a... |
| 130 | Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri |  play_arrow | There are countless over-the-top enka songs themed around the sea, but this... |
| 131 | Dynamic RyukyuMINAMI NiNE |  play_arrow | A fast-paced rock song with a southern island vibe |