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• present participle of surf.

surfing

American  

[sur-fing] / ˈsɜr fɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or sport of riding the surf, as on a surfboard.

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surfing British  

/ ˈsɜːfɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of riding towards shore on the crest of a wave by standing or lying on a surfboard

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Other Word Forms

• surfer
  noun

Etymology

Origin of surfing

First recorded in 1915–20; surf + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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surfing

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned the public to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the water at several Los Angeles County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

“I don’t want my kids to get the idea that they should be afraid of summer, but I also don’t want to have, like, cheesy surfing werewolves be a thing.”

From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026

For decades, the beach has been used by locals for surfing and as the launch site for the Umhlali Ski Boat Club, but it’s rarely busy and the water often too rough to swim safely.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

"My brother adapted a surfboard for me – he put handles on a board so I'm surfing again, which I didn't think would be possible."

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

Piper tried to remember the safety lessons her dad had given her when they had started surfing.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan