surf
noun
the swell of the sea that breaks upon a shore or upon shoals.
surfable
-
a word derived from
surf.
Example Sentences
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This isn’t a surfable wave, and it wouldn’t be overtly noticeable to swimmers or boaters either.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
“It’s really choppy out there, not really surfable yet, but I think we can find a good break somewhere later,” Johnson said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2023
San Blas is also celebrated in the surfing community for its fine sand beaches and what was once touted as the world’s longest surfable wave.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2022
However, any efforts to bring MLS to San Diego – even surfable waves inside the stadium – might be rendered futile by the success of a team located just 20 miles south of the city.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 12, 2014
Their numbers have grown since 2005, when the city designated a two-jetty stretch near 90th Street New York’s first surfable beach.
From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2011
