Definition: A sandbar is a sand bed that defines the shape and structure of the wave, depending on the swell and direction. It is therefore an essential element in beach breaks (sand waves), as it is the parameter...

Definition: The bar is the critical point where waves tend to break along the bottom. It's the place you have to row past to reach the calm zone, waiting for a wave a little further offshore.

Definition: Coming from the word barrel, the word barrel is often used in expressions such as "to call a barrel". The barrel is the holy grail of every experienced surfer, it's the tube and the "vision"...

Definition: A beach break is a type of wave with a sandy bottom. These waves are often more capricious and depend on the tide, the current, the wind, the bottom, and so on. These are the waves we find...

Definition: A board is simply the term used to define a surfboard. The word is also used for the various disciplines of "board culture".

Definition: The bonzer is a 5-fin surfboard with a large central fin and 4 smaller fins, often triangular in shape.

Definition: The bottom turn is one of the crucial maneuvers in surfing, consisting of the compression of the legs and the turn at the bottom of the wave to climb back up to the top of the wave. It's just as important as the...

Definition: When the wave rolls in 2 directions, left and right, this type of wave is called a-frame. This means it's possible to surf both goofy and regular fronts. Seen from above, we can clearly see...

Definition: "Carve" is simply the term used to describe a maneuver or turn in surfing. Coming from the term "carving", it's the simplest turn in surfing that will form an elipse in...

Definition: Aerials are all aerial surfing techniques, i.e. when the board and the surfer take off from the water. You'll need to work on the bottom turn, have enough speed and identify the ideal spot for the...

Definition: A closeout is simply a wave that closes all at once. As a result, it's impossible to surf, so you can only head straight out to sea.