Dude’s looking like he’s gonna get pitted.”Īmped- the feeling of excitement before a surfing sessionĮxample: “Today’s surf report’s got me amped up this morning!”Īnkle slapper/biter- small waves as if reaching ankle-levelĮxample: “Man, the waves are ankle slappers today, I should’ve stayed home.”Īxed- a heavy wipeout directly hitting a surferĮxample: “Dude, that wave has so much speed, it axed me straight to the face!”īaby photo- small pecker/penis shrinkage after cold water surfingĮxample: “Yo dude, your full-on baby photo looks so obvious in your wetsuit right now. ![]() reef walkers, visors, multiple rashguards under the wetsuitĮxample: “If you ever need a rashie, I’m sure accessory man over there’s got a-plenty.”Īggro- an aggressive surfer or way of surfingĮxample: “Did you see that dude with airplane wings? Man, he almost hit me.”Īkaw- a term used for something shocking, rad, or awesomeĮxample: “Akaw! Yo, look at that wave. You go right, I go left.”Īccessory man- a surfer that wears all kinds of accessories at the same time i.e. ![]() You’ll be able to catch up on inside jokes, engage in friendly chats, and impress other surfers with your fluency in Surf Lingo 101 in no time! Surf Slang and TermsĪ-frame- a peak-shaped wave with left and right shouldersĮxample: “Dude, A-frame. In this article, I’ll teach you all about surf slang and terms, and how I usually use them in my daily conversations. Still, it’s surprising to me how we all instantly connect when it comes to the way we talk. I’ve been surfing for many years now, and have conversed with other surfers of different genders, ages, and native tongues. Surfers have an exclusive way of talking, and not understanding a word they’re saying can REALLY make you feel like an outsider - or worse, a kook. Before you venture out into the world of surfing, make sure you’re on the same page with your peers.
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