Surfing Lingo: A Dictionary of Surfing Terms

Surfing is a popular and exciting watersport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or a seasoned pro, it's important to be familiar with the lingo used by surfers. This dictionary will help you understand the most common surfing terms, so you can communicate with other surfers and feel confident in the water.

• Backwash: The waves that break on the shore after the main set of waves has passed.
• Barrel: A section of a wave that forms a tube-like shape, allowing surfers to ride inside the wave.
• Beach break: A wave that breaks over a sandy bottom.
• Closeout: A wave that breaks all at once, making it difficult to surf.
• Double-up: A wave that breaks into two distinct waves.
• Green room: The inside of a barrel.
• Lip: The top part of a wave that curls over as it breaks.
• Peak: The highest point of a wave.
• Point break: A wave that breaks over a rocky point or headland.
• Reef break: A wave that breaks over a coral or rock reef.
• Set: A group of waves that come in together.
• Shoulder: The part of the wave that is between the peak and the lip.
• Tube: A barrel that is large enough for a surfer to ride through.

• Boardshorts: A type of swimwear that is designed for surfing.
• Ding: A small dent or scratch in a surfboard.
• Fin: A small, surfboard-mounted device that helps to stabilize the board and provide lift.
• Leash: A rope that attaches a surfer to their surfboard.
• Longboard: A type of surfboard that is typically longer than 9 feet.
• Shortboard: A type of surfboard that is typically shorter than 7 feet.
• Surfboard: A board that is designed for surfing.
• Tail: The back end of a surfboard.
• Nose: The front end of a surfboard.

• Aerial: A maneuver in which a surfer jumps into the air and performs a trick.
• Cutback: A maneuver in which a surfer turns their board back towards the wave.
• Floater: A maneuver in which a surfer rides along the top of a wave.
• Layback: A maneuver in which a surfer leans back on their board.
• Ollie: A maneuver in which a surfer jumps into the air and lands on their board, without using their hands.
• Pop-up: The act of standing up on a surfboard.
• Rail grab: A maneuver in which a surfer grabs the rail of their board.
• Roll-in: A maneuver in which a surfer catches a wave from the inside.
• Snap: A maneuver in which a surfer quickly turns their board.
• Tube ride: A maneuver in which a surfer rides inside a barrel.

• Charging: Surfing big waves or challenging conditions.
• Grommet: A young surfer.
• Kook: A beginner surfer who is not yet familiar with the rules of the lineup.
• Lineup: The area where surfers wait for waves.
• Local: A surfer who lives near a particular surf spot.
• Pipeline: A famous surf break in Hawaii.
• Priority: The right of way to catch a wave.
• Stoked: Excited or happy about surfing.
• Wipeout: A fall off a surfboard.

These are just a few of the most common surfing terms. If you're new to the sport, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with these terms so you can understand what other surfers are talking about. And even if you're a seasoned pro, you may still learn something new!

Surfing Lingo: A Dictionary of Surfing Terms

by David Tuffley

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Surfing Lingo: A Dictionary of Surfing Terms

by David Tuffley

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2350 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	58 pages
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