Skip to content
Stockfilm logo
Search
Home / Clips / ...
Skip to content
Stockfilm logo
Search
Home/Browse/1980: Waves Crashing Against Rock in Mendocino California Ocean
1980: Waves Crashing Against Rock in Mendocino California Ocean

1980: Waves Crashing Against Rock in Mendocino California Ocean

  • Year1980
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationMendocino, California, United States
  • Duration18s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1980 Mendocino California
License on Pond5
Boards
Need 10+ clips? Send your brief and get a curated shortlist →

Stockfilm licenses the rights identified in the applicable agreement. Additional use-specific review may be required. See the Licensing Guide and Archive Integrity.

Waves Crashing Against Rock in Mendocino California Ocean — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1980 capturing waves crashing against a rocky outcrop along the Mendocino, California coastline. The rhythmic motion of the ocean water creates sea foam and spray as it meets the rugged shore. This authentic 8mm archival clip showcases the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest coast, with natural light highlighting the textures of the rocks and the constant movement of the sea. Ideal for documentaries, nostalgic content, or historical storytelling about coastal life in the 1980s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
18s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
70653878

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1466 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label
cajon vs arlington
Reel-level year note
1980
Reel-level location note
el cajon, california
Date
1980 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Mendocino, California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

View source reel contextOpen Clip Documentation RecordRequest source informationAsk about direct-license availability

Topics & Keywords

  • waves
  • crashing
  • rock
  • ocean
  • nature
  • sea
  • wave
  • seaside
  • water
  • body of water
  • beach
  • landscape
  • sea foam
  • seaweed
  • crash
  • smash
  • swallow
  • constant
  • continuous
  • mendocino california
  • 1980
  • 1980s coastal footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Mendocino California ocean
  • 8mm home movie
  • ocean waves crashing
  • rocky shoreline
  • Pacific Northwest coast
  • retro film footage
  • archival ocean scenes
  • seaside nature
  • vintage 1980s film
  • classic home movie
  • coastal waves
  • ocean motion
  • historic 8mm
  • old film footage
  • nostalgic ocean clip
  • documentary footage
  • vintage California coast

Visually Similar Clips

Next in archive →Aerial Tramway Palm Springs California USA-1964: Mountainside View Of Desert Landscape
Stockfilm logo

Real 8mm and Super 8 home movies restored for documentary, agency, museum, and production work. Preserving family film since 2015, and built to stay online for the next hundred years.

Archive Updates

New collections, notable finds, and licensing notes from the Stockfilm archive.

Explore

  • Browse
  • Curated Collections
  • Top 100 Clips
  • Comedies
  • Archive Index

By Decade

  • 1930s
  • 1940s
  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • 1970s
  • 1980s

License

  • Licensing Guide
  • Marketplaces
  • Compare Sources
  • Request Footage
  • AI Training Data
  • FAQ

Create

  • AI Clip Analyzer
  • Rough Cut Builder
  • Footage Brief
  • Project Boards
  • Filmmaker Tools
  • Documentary Grant

For Professionals

  • For Archival Producers
  • APA Member Benefit
  • Archive Integrity
  • Visual Memory Index
  • Archive Methodology
  • Licensing Guide
  • Submit a Production Brief
  • Contact Stockfilm

Learn

  • Blog
  • Visual Memory Index
  • Case Studies
  • Resources & Guides
  • How We Preserve

About

  • About Us
  • The 100-Year Commitment
  • Partner Program
  • Contact
  • Careers

Follow

FacebookXLinkedInYouTube
© 2026 StockfilmFor AI AgentsDigital DeliveryReturns & RefundsPrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsCompliance

Discover Related Footage

Same Location, Different Era

More from United States across other decades

1967: A Large Amount of Balloons Outside Los Angeles California1967: A Large Amount of Balloons Outside Los Angeles California1967 · Los Angeles, California, United States1967: Guards Riding Horses in Parade Los Angeles California1967: Guards Riding Horses in Parade Los Angeles California1967 · Los Angeles, California, United States1967: People Visiting a Planetarium Los Angeles California1967: People Visiting a Planetarium Los Angeles California1967 · Los Angeles, California, United States1967: Float with Images of Historic Monuments Slowly Moves Down Street, People Ride1967: Float with Images of Historic Monuments Slowly Moves Down Street, People Ride1967 · Los Angeles, California, United States

Same Era, Different Location

1980s footage from around the world

1983: Welcoming Chief Officer in Russia1983: Welcoming Chief Officer in Russia1983 · Russia1983: Grandma with Grandson and Granddaughter Looking at Statue1983: Grandma with Grandson and Granddaughter Looking at Statue1983 · Russia1983: Beautiful View of Lake Russia1983: Beautiful View of Lake Russia1983 · Russia1983: Parade of Civil War Veterans Being Honored for Their Service Russia1983: Parade of Civil War Veterans Being Honored for Their Service Russia1983 · Russia

Most Similar Clips

1980s footage also from United States

1981: Happiness on Graduation Day in Lansing, Michigan1981: Happiness on Graduation Day in Lansing, Michigan1981 · Lansing, Michigan, United States1981: A Girls Soccer Club Competitively Playing on Neighborhood Turf1981: A Girls Soccer Club Competitively Playing on Neighborhood Turf1981 · California, United States1981: A Black Female Graduate in Graduation Robe Poses with Her Family1981: A Black Female Graduate in Graduation Robe Poses with Her Family1981 · Lansing, Michigan, United StatesLansing Michigan-1983: Graduation Ceremony In MaroonLansing Michigan-1983: Graduation Ceremony In Maroon1983 · Lansing, Michigan, United States

You May Also Like

Clips with similar subjects and themes

(8mm Vintage) 1955 Waikiki Beach Hawaii Longboard Surfing(8mm Vintage) 1955 Waikiki Beach Hawaii Longboard Surfing1955 · Hawaii, United States(8mm Vintage) 1968 California Beach Surfing(8mm Vintage) 1968 California Beach Surfing1968 · San Diego, California, United States1966: Hawaiian Longboard Surfers Share a Big Ocean Wave.1966: Hawaiian Longboard Surfers Share a Big Ocean Wave.1966 · Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesNantucket. USA - 1957: Kid Sees Ocean Waves for the First Time While Safely on BeachNantucket. USA - 1957: Kid Sees Ocean Waves for the First Time While Safely on Beach1957 · United States