Surf
verb
To ride on a surfboard over the ocean's waves for fun.
She learned to surf during her vacation in Hawaii.
Often appears as...
- surf the waves
- surf competition
noun
The area where waves are breaking near the shore.
He was standing at the edge of the surf, watching the sunrise.
Often appears as...
- break in the surf
- sound of the surf
verb
To browse or move from place to place on the internet or on TV channels.
I spent the afternoon surfing the internet for a new dress.
Often appears as...
- surf the internet
- surf the web
noun
An act of riding the waves on a surfboard.
The surf was great today, we spent hours on our boards!
Often appears as...
- catch a surf
- morning surf
verb
To ride on a surfboard over the ocean's waves for fun.
She learned to surf during her vacation in Hawaii.
Often appears as...
- surf the waves
- surf competition
noun
The area where waves are breaking near the shore.
He was standing at the edge of the surf, watching the sunrise.
Often appears as...
- break in the surf
- sound of the surf
verb
To browse or move from place to place on the internet or on TV channels.
I spent the afternoon surfing the internet for a new dress.
Often appears as...
- surf the internet
- surf the web
noun
An act of riding the waves on a surfboard.
The surf was great today, we spent hours on our boards!
Often appears as...
- catch a surf
- morning surf
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Beach Culture
Used in contexts related to beach activities, often associated with a laid-back lifestyle.
He plans to surf every day this summer.
Pro Tip 2/3Action-Oriented
'Surf' as a verb implies an active, energetic participation in the sport of surfing.
They're going to surf at dawn.
Pro Tip 3/3Outdoor Adventure
Often used to describe an adventurous experience in nature, specifically the ocean.
She prefers to surf in remote locations.
Pro Tip 1/3Beach Culture
Used in contexts related to beach activities, often associated with a laid-back lifestyle.
He plans to surf every day this summer.
Pro Tip 2/3Action-Oriented
'Surf' as a verb implies an active, energetic participation in the sport of surfing.
They're going to surf at dawn.
Pro Tip 3/3Outdoor Adventure
Often used to describe an adventurous experience in nature, specifically the ocean.
She prefers to surf in remote locations.
Pro Tip 1/3Beach Culture
Used in contexts related to beach activities, often associated with a laid-back lifestyle.
He plans to surf every day this summer.
Pro Tip 2/3Action-Oriented
'Surf' as a verb implies an active, energetic participation in the sport of surfing.
They're going to surf at dawn.
Pro Tip 3/3Outdoor Adventure
Often used to describe an adventurous experience in nature, specifically the ocean.
She prefers to surf in remote locations.
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Video examples
Confronting big waves PIPE...
my story okay I grew up in the coast in England you know I started surfing about eight and I very quickly knew that it was something that I wanted it to be in my life forever and when I was leaving school I I sort of said this to my career's officer and then sir things not
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How surfboards connect...
That is important because that determines what kind of wave you will be able to take, how steep the wave is. The tail affects performance. Different tails will make the board react differently, so it's a lot about personal preference. Our understanding of surfing
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
If shivering is a form of meditation, then I would consider myself a monk. Now, before we get into the why would anyone ever want to surf in freezing cold water? I would love to give you a little perspective on what a day in my life can look like.
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The Remarkable Story of...
beach and he would make friends with the whole family and that family would would kind of shelter him and nurture him and then as he became more comfortable then he started taking the younger children surfing and if the dad of the family
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Surfing has always been my personal therapy practice, and I studied trauma and grief and loss in school. So, after I lost Audrey, I've started running grief support groups for women working through various forms of trauma.
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Greg Long: Big Wave...
I'm a professional big wave surfer. I have dedicated my life to following the greatest ocean storms around the globe, in pursuit of riding the biggest waves in the world. As you continue to ride larger and larger waves,
Video examples
The Dangers of Kite...
See you next time. That was an advanced version of a role. A core kite surfing trick with plenty of variations. Kite surfers can front roll, back roll, roll, and nose grab. There are all sorts of ways of mixing it up.
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The physics of surfing -...
have said they feel time passing differently inside, making it one of the most magical experiences a surfer can have. Of course, not all beaches are created equal. Offshore underwater canyons or rock formations
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The complicated history...
For some, it's a serious sport. For others, just a way to let loose. But despite its casual association with fun and sun, surfing has a richer and deeper history than many realize.
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Aquatic Animals Take To...
the surf mums are the only dolphins in the world that hydroplane and beach like this
Video examples
Confronting big waves PIPE...
my story okay I grew up in the coast in England you know I started surfing about eight and I very quickly knew that it was something that I wanted it to be in my life forever and when I was leaving school I I sort of said this to my career's officer and then sir things not
Video examples
How surfboards connect...
That is important because that determines what kind of wave you will be able to take, how steep the wave is. The tail affects performance. Different tails will make the board react differently, so it's a lot about personal preference. Our understanding of surfing
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
If shivering is a form of meditation, then I would consider myself a monk. Now, before we get into the why would anyone ever want to surf in freezing cold water? I would love to give you a little perspective on what a day in my life can look like.
Video examples
The Remarkable Story of...
beach and he would make friends with the whole family and that family would would kind of shelter him and nurture him and then as he became more comfortable then he started taking the younger children surfing and if the dad of the family
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Surfing has always been my personal therapy practice, and I studied trauma and grief and loss in school. So, after I lost Audrey, I've started running grief support groups for women working through various forms of trauma.
Video examples
Greg Long: Big Wave...
I'm a professional big wave surfer. I have dedicated my life to following the greatest ocean storms around the globe, in pursuit of riding the biggest waves in the world. As you continue to ride larger and larger waves,
Video examples
The Dangers of Kite...
See you next time. That was an advanced version of a role. A core kite surfing trick with plenty of variations. Kite surfers can front roll, back roll, roll, and nose grab. There are all sorts of ways of mixing it up.
Video examples
The physics of surfing -...
have said they feel time passing differently inside, making it one of the most magical experiences a surfer can have. Of course, not all beaches are created equal. Offshore underwater canyons or rock formations
Video examples
The complicated history...
For some, it's a serious sport. For others, just a way to let loose. But despite its casual association with fun and sun, surfing has a richer and deeper history than many realize.
Video examples
Aquatic Animals Take To...
the surf mums are the only dolphins in the world that hydroplane and beach like this
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
John John Florence
American Athlete
The best version of surfing is not competing, I think. It's just... it's perfect. You're perfectly present. You're perfectly in the moment. You're perfectly not thinking about anything else in the world. You're just surfing. You're surfing away with your friends or your family, and that's it. You're just there.
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Paul Walker
American Actor
Surfing soothes me, it's always been a kind of Zen experience for me. The ocean is so magnificent, peaceful, and awesome. The rest of the world disappears for me when I'm on a wave.
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Ian Somerhalder
American Actor
The quality of life is so much higher anyplace you can ski in the morning and surf in the evening - there's something to be said for that.
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Nick Woodman
American Businessman
If I didn't follow my passion for surfing... I would have never come up with the concept to make a wrist camera.
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Hannah Teter
American Athlete
Riding is my passion, but a very close second is sun, sand, and surf.
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Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
American Author
I love the influence of surf culture on fashion in L.A.
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Lance Armstrong
American Cyclist
I've committed to surfing the rest of my life.
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Alex O'Loughlin
Australian Actor
Surfing is my great passion in Hawaii.
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Garrett McNamara
Surfing is my life. It's my passion.
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William Shatner
Canadian Actor
I'm surfing the giant life wave.
Quote examples
John John Florence
American Athlete
The best version of surfing is not competing, I think. It's just... it's perfect. You're perfectly present. You're perfectly in the moment. You're perfectly not thinking about anything else in the world. You're just surfing. You're surfing away with your friends or your family, and that's it. You're just there.
Quote examples
Paul Walker
American Actor
Surfing soothes me, it's always been a kind of Zen experience for me. The ocean is so magnificent, peaceful, and awesome. The rest of the world disappears for me when I'm on a wave.
Quote examples
Ian Somerhalder
American Actor
The quality of life is so much higher anyplace you can ski in the morning and surf in the evening - there's something to be said for that.
Quote examples
Nick Woodman
American Businessman
If I didn't follow my passion for surfing... I would have never come up with the concept to make a wrist camera.
Quote examples
Hannah Teter
American Athlete
Riding is my passion, but a very close second is sun, sand, and surf.
Quote examples
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
American Author
I love the influence of surf culture on fashion in L.A.
Quote examples
Lance Armstrong
American Cyclist
I've committed to surfing the rest of my life.
Quote examples
Alex O'Loughlin
Australian Actor
Surfing is my great passion in Hawaii.
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Garrett McNamara
Surfing is my life. It's my passion.
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William Shatner
Canadian Actor
I'm surfing the giant life wave.
Example 1 of 10
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