Surf word
Swell
beginner-safe
A group of long-distance waves rolling toward the coast, generated by wind far out at sea. The reason forecasts exist.
How to use it
"A new swell is filling in tomorrow, get ready."
Related surf words
- Barrel
A wave that curls over you as it breaks, forming a spinning tube of water you can ride inside. Also called a tube.
- Pop Up
The move where you go from lying on your board to standing, all in one motion. The single most practiced thing in surfing.
- Leash
The cord that attaches your ankle to your board so it doesn't swim to Portugal without you.
- Wax
The sticky stuff you rub on your board so your feet actually grip it. Different water temperatures use different wax.
- Lineup
The spot in the water where surfers wait for waves, just beyond where they break. Think of it as the surf world's waiting room, but wetter.
Now that you speak surf