A
Aerial : A manoeuvre where the surfer and board leave the surface of the wave and return.
A-frame : A wave that breaks symmetrically on both sides, forming an "A".
B
Backdoor : Surfing inside the tube by entering through the most critical section of the wave.
Beach Break : A wave that breaks over a sandy bottom.
Bottom Turn : The first turn at the bottom of the wave after the drop.
C
Carve : A wide, powerful turn on the face of the wave.
Closeout : A wave that breaks along its entire length at once, making it unrideable
Creek : A small stream or river flowing into the ocean, often creating good waves.
D
Dawn Patrol : A surf session early in the morning, often before sunrise.
Drop : The act of descending the face of the wave after catching it.
Duck Dive : A technique for diving under an oncoming wave with the board to pass it.
E
End Section : The final part of the wave before it closes out.
Eskimo Roll : See "Turtle Roll".
F
Face :The unbroken, smooth part of the wave.
Fin : The fin(s) underneath the surfboard for stability and direction.
G
Gnarly : Term used to describe impressive and challenging waves, or an intense situation.
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H
Hang Ten : A manoeuvre where the surfer places all ten toes over the nose of the board.
Heavy : A very powerful and difficult wave.
K
Kook : A derogatory term for an inexperienced surfer or someone ignorant of surfing etiquette.
L
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Leash : A cord attached to the board and the surfer’s ankle to prevent losing the board.
Lineup : The area out to sea where surfers wait for waves.
Lip : The crest of the wave as it breaks.
M
Mushy : A soft, weak wave lacking power.
N
Nose : The front tip of the surfboard.
O
Off the Lip : A manoeuvre where the surfer hits the top of the wave.
Offshore Wind : Wind blowing from the land to the sea, making the waves cleaner.
P
Peak : The highest point of the wave where it starts to break.
Point Break : A wave that breaks along a rocky point.
Pop-Up : The movement of standing up quickly on the board after catching a wave.
R
Rail : The edge of the surfboard.
Reef Break : A wave that breaks over a reef.
S
Section : A specific part of a wav.
Set : A group of waves arriving together.
Shaka : A hand gesture meaning hello or thank you, commonly used by surfers.
Shore Break : Waves breaking very close to the shore.
Shortboard : A short, manoeuvrable surfboard.
Shoulder : The less critical part of the wave, next to the peak.
Stoked : A term expressing excitement and joy for surfing.
Surf camp : Surf camp, that is to say a facility that offers stays focused on the practice of surfing. These camps are generally located near beaches known for their good surfing conditions..
Swell : A series of waves generated by distant winds.
T
Take off : The act of standing up on the board and starting to surf the wave
Thruster : A surfboard with three fins.
Tide : The sea level influenced by the moon, important for surfing conditions.
Tombstoning : When the board stands vertically in the water after a wipeout, indicating the surfer is underwater.
Turtle Roll : A technique for passing a wave by rolling under the board.
W
Wetsuit : A neoprene suit worn to keep warm in cold water.
Whitewater : The foamy part of the wave after it has broken.
Wipeout : Falling off the surfboard after losing control.