Surfing

Surfing

Surfing is a water sport and recreational activity in which the wave rider, rides the forward face of a wave usually towards the shore. While most suitable waves for surfing are found in the ocean the activity can also be performed on lakes. The wave rider balances on a surf board while riding the waves.

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deep water

Sports; Surfing

Water deep enough so that surface waves are not affected by the bathymetry on the ocean bottom. Generally, water more than 1,000 feet, or at least deeper than one-half the wavelength of the existing ...

over the falls

Sports; Surfing

The worst kind of wipeout. A surfer is sucked back over the top of the wave as it breaks, and free-falls down with the lip-the most powerful part of the wave. This type of wipeout can cause bad ...

wave height

Sports; Surfing

The vertical distance between a wave crest and the trough.

surf leash

Sports; Surfing

The urethane cord used to attach a surfer to a surfboard or bodyboard. Also called a leg rope.

continental shelf

Sports; Surfing

The underwater shelf extending from a continent out to sea to a depth of about 165 fathoms or 1,000 feet. Long period swells of about 20 seconds will begin to feel the ocean floor at about 1,000 ...

shoulder

Sports; Surfing

The unbroken portion of a breaking wave. A surfer will ride from the breaking part of the wave toward the shoulder or unbroken part of the wave. "Ridable shoulders" usually means that the waves are ...