Surfing has a rich culture and vocabulary that includes many unique slang words and phrases. Some of the most common and interesting slang words used in the world of surfing include:
- Barrel: a hollow part of a wave where the surfer rides inside the tube
- Grom: a young surfer who is just starting out
- Kook: a derogatory term for a beginner surfer who doesn't know proper etiquette or technique
- Stoke: a feeling of excitement and enthusiasm for surfing
- Wipeout: falling off the surfboard while attempting to ride a wave
- Shaka: a hand gesture often used to greet other surfers, meaning "hang loose"
- Sesh: a surfing session
- Dawn patrol: an early morning surf session
- Drop-in: when a surfer takes off on a wave in front of another surfer, violating the proper wave-riding etiquette
- Reef rash: skin irritation or abrasions caused by contact with the coral reef while surfing
These are just a few examples of the many slang words used in the world of surfing.