The main goal of surfing is to ride the waves on a surfboard, using the power of the wave to propel the surfer forward.

Longboards are typically recommended for beginners due to their stability, buoyancy, and ease of paddling.

A cutback is a surfing maneuver where the surfer turns the surfboard back towards the wave, riding the wave in the opposite direction.

Dropping in refers to the act of paddling out beyond the breaking waves and positioning oneself to catch a wave.

The pop-up is the technique used by surfers to quickly stand up on their surfboard as they catch a wave.

A floater is a surfing maneuver where the surfer rides the wave with the surfboard parallel to the wave face, maintaining speed and control.

The peak of a wave is the point where it breaks and curls over, creating the ideal conditions for surfing.

A barrel ride is a surfing maneuver where the surfer rides inside the hollow part of a breaking wave, creating a thrilling and challenging experience.

Paddle-out refers to the act of paddling back out to the lineup after catching a wave, positioning oneself to catch another wave.

A snap is a surfing maneuver where the surfer quickly turns the surfboard in the opposite direction while riding a wave, creating a powerful and stylish move.

Duck-diving is the technique used by surfers to dive under a breaking wave to avoid being caught in it, allowing them to continue paddling out to the lineup.

A reentry is a surfing maneuver where the surfer rides back up the face of a wave after dropping down its face, creating a continuous and stylish ride.

Priority in surfing refers to the surfer who has the right of way to catch a wave, based on their position and timing.

A carve is a surfing maneuver where the surfer rides the wave with the surfboard at a steep angle to the wave face, creating a powerful and controlled ride.

A surf contest is a surfing competition where surfers compete against each other in heats, with the highest-scoring surfers advancing to the next round.