Throw the word “dude” into your vocabulary, listen to what your new companions are saying and in no time, you’ll be picking up all the surfing terms you need. You’re permanently overcoming and excelling at a problematic situation. Gnar is short for gnarly and to shred it means to excel or do well. With practice and a lot of failures, one day you’ll be able to “shred the gnar” and impress other surfers. It’ll certainly help you brush up on your surfer lingo too. This surf cult classic was made by Bruce Brown and will make you want to hit the waves after watching. But, if you’re wondering what your new surfer friends are quoting and referencing, it may be the film The Endless Summer.
GET YOUR REFERENCES DOWN – WATCH THE ENDLESS SUMMER You know the old saying, when you fall off your surfboard, get back on and try again. By “eat it” surfers mean that you wipe out on a wave.ĭon’t worry. This is something you’re very likely to do a LOT when you first start surfing. It doesn’t need to be a board that a Beach Leech is “leeching.” It’s also possible to leech wax or any other useful surf items. (But, before you DO buy your own, make sure to look out for these five things!) What’s worse being a Barney or a Beach Leech? You decide but preferably avoid being either.Ī Beach Leech refers to someone who doesn’t bring their board to surf, doesn’t rent, and borrows other people’s. It’s a great way to prove you’re not a Barney and that you’re serious about your love for surfing waves. This word means excited or feeling excited. If you’re excited about your next surf session and you’re shooting surfer terms with new friends you made on the waves, make sure to throw the word “amped” in. This is because you don’t want to be called a “Barney” aka someone who’s not cool or is untalented.īy knowing the lingo, no one can talk behind your back without you realizing, right? 2. DON’T BE A “BARNEY”įor anyone new to the surfing world, it’s worth getting in some practice or a few lessons before you join the pros.
Read on to learn the top surfing terms and slang. Make sure you sound in the know right away. Worldwide, it’s believed there are 35 million surfers in 162 countries.Īre you considering picking up a surfboard and hitting the waves? Once you get into surfing, you’ll realize there’s a lot of slang among surfers.
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