The white and foamy part after a wave has broken is what we call whitewater. The waves in a set are usually what the surfers are waiting for, as these are bigger and better to surf than the waves “in between” the set.
#Wipeout in surfer lingo crossword series
#3 - SetĪ series of waves, two or more, that are approaching the line-up. And please don't sneak in the line-up - that is not good surfing etiquette. When you´ve surfed a wave and are heading back to the line-up, you´ll be last in line for the next wave. The line-up works as a cue system for surfers, where the one closest to the breaking point of the wave has the priority.
#2 - LineupĪn area in the water, just outside of the breaking waves, where surfers are waiting to get their turn on catching the waves. Most likely a word you will start using on a regular basis to describe the feeling you have after you've started surfing. #1 - StokedĪ heightened feeling of excitement or happiness, which you will feel before, in or after a surf session. This list will hopefully help you understand and follow a conversation between surfers a little better. We have put together a friendly (and comprehensive) list of some of the slang words and terms that are used in surfing. When you're first getting into surfing, it can be hard to understand all the terms and surf slang that's used to describe different aspects of surfing and the surfing lifestyle. Surfing can be a complex sport with its language, customs and etiquette.
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