surfing competitions

Ranked ocean riding

Surfing competitions are organized events where surfers are judged on their wave-riding performance—typically scored on wave selection, maneuver difficulty, speed, and style.

Competitions range from local amateur contests to professional world tour events.

Surfers compete in heats, with judges scoring individual rides: She advanced to the finals after posting the highest heat score.

Related

fan base · heat · beach festivals · wave height · finals · point system · media coverage · sponsorships · floater · judging criteria · surf clubs · wetsuit · paddle out · beach break · rip current · layback · offshore wind · elimination rounds

Opposites
competitive vs. recreational activity

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Deliberate exposure to rays

ocean/wave sports vs. land-based or pool-based activities

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track and field · motocross · tennis tournaments · golf tournaments

organized events vs. spontaneous activities

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Early-morning military or surf outing

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G