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1980: Waves Crashing Against Rock in Mendocino California Ocean

1980: Waves Crashing Against Rock in Mendocino California Ocean

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  • Year1980
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationMendocino, California, United States
  • Duration18s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1980 Mendocino California

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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
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
18s
Pond5 price
from $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 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Mendocino, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
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.

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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

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