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This glossary defines key surfing and coaching terms used throughout the Orange County Surf Coaching website. Click any term for a full explanation and links to relevant programs.
Surf culture term for a young or junior surfer, typically under 18, who surfs with skill and enthusiasm.
BThe hollow cylindrical space formed inside a breaking wave — considered the pinnacle surfing experience.
LA surfboard typically 9 feet or longer, prized for its stability and ideal for beginners and nose-riding.
SThe unwritten code of conduct governing priority, safety, and respect in the surf lineup.
PThe process of paddling a surfboard from the shore, through the break, to the lineup beyond the waves.
SA high-performance surfboard under 7 feet designed for radical manoeuvres and responsive surfing in steep waves.
DA technique used to push a surfboard under an oncoming wave when paddling out through the break.
RA narrow, fast-moving channel of water that flows away from shore and through the surf zone.
SProfessional instruction that improves a surfer's technique, ocean reading, and competitive performance through structured feedback.
PThe explosive movement from a prone paddle position to a standing surf stance on the board.
Understanding surf terminology is the first step. The next step is time in the water with expert coaching.
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