Let’s pause for a second and check out the ULTIMATE amped surferīackdoor – Catching a wave from the ‘wrong’ side to ‘backdoor’ the section or tube/barrelīailing – Ditching your board either when paddling towards the waves, or when you are actually riding a waveīarney – Also see Kook. Often misinterpreted as a beginner surfer, I think the best definition is ‘A surfer who thinks their ability is vastly superior to their actual ability.’ Reason being, some beginners know they are beginners, and so they are NOT Barney’s!īarrel – When the wave breaks and folds over itself creating an open tube or barrel. Riding the barrel is the most coveted aspects of surfing. See also, tube, or green room.īeach break – When the waves break over sand not rock, pebble or reef. Typically a beach break will have multiple areas to surf or multiple ‘peaks’īenny – a non-local surfer / someone from out of townīitchin’ – old school adjective to describe something amazing, awesome or greatīodyboard / Bodyboarder – a small foam board that you ride lying in a prone position.
Many ‘stand-up’ surfers do not like bodyboarders and as a result many derogatory terms exist to describe them. See also booger, a boogie board, dick dragger, clam dragger, shark biscuit, sponger… the list goes on!īottom turn – After ‘dropping in’ to a wave a surfer must perform a bottom turn in order to get into the power source of the wave. The bottom turn sets the surfer up for his or her ride and is very important skill to master.īreak – A beach, place to surf, or surf breakīro – Friend, dude, brother, homie, surfer. Can be either male or female.Ĭarve – A sharp turning maneuver putting the surfboard ‘on rail’ (the side of the board). A good carve will often result in a big ‘rooster tail’ or spray of waterĬaught inside – When you are stuck between the shoreline and the lineup with waves breaking on top of you. “Dude! I was caught inside for like 10 minutes while you were all getting shacked!”Ĭharging – Surfing without fear of falling or wiping out. Often used when referring to big waves.Ĭhoppy – High winds often produce rough or choppy waves – not ideal for surfingĬlam Dragger – Derogatory term to describe a female bodyboarder, also see bodyboardĬlean wave – Smooth wave or ‘glassy’ wave. You will often see clean waves when the wind is very lightĬloseout – When a wave breaks across the beach or surf break all at once leaving no opportunity for a good ride on a surfboard.
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