surf competition

Riding wave contest

A surf competition is an organized event where surfers are judged on their wave-riding performance—typically scored on factors like wave selection, difficulty of maneuvers, and style.

Competitions range from local amateur contests to professional tour events: She placed third in the surf competition at Huntington Beach.

Also called a surf contest or surfing competition.

Related
  • waveOscillating motion through medium
  • big waveTall ocean swell
  • barrelHooped cylindrical vessel
  • tube rideJourney through tunnel transit
  • heatTransferred thermal energy

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Opposites
competitive vs. recreational surfing

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Early-morning military or surf outing

ocean sport type

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Competitive aquatic sprint

swim meet · open water swimming · diving competition · synchronized swimming · triathlon

outdoor vs. indoor athletics

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Organized gymnastics competition

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G