
About this photo
Dynamic foamy surf bursts from a small breaking ocean wave, showcasing the texture and energy of coastal sea conditions. This image works well for coastal travel content, weather features, or nature-themed design backgrounds.
Prompt: “sea spray lit by the low sun over breaking waves” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.
Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed shot matching the brief, with natural dynamic lighting and no visible flaws, only missing the explicit low warm sun tint referenced in the prompt.
Also searched as: ocean surf · coastal nature · wave foam · sunlit sea
Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG
Using this photo — common questions
- Can I use this breaking ocean wave sea spray photo for free, commercially?
- Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Breaking Ocean Wave Sea Spray” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/breaking-ocean-wave-sea-spray-7a41cf0c) — CC BY 4.0
- What size is this photo?
- The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
- Is this photo AI-generated?
- Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “sea spray lit by the low sun over breaking waves” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
- Where can I find more nature images like this?
- Browse the Nature collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.
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