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Surfing a break in Oahu. A surf break (also break, shore break, or big wave break [1]) is a permanent (or semi-permanent) obstruction such as a coral reef, rock, shoal, or headland that causes a wave to break, [2] forming a barreling wave or other wave that can be surfed, before it eventually collapses.
In April 2016, the Rip Curl Mentawai Pro was held as a World Surf League (WSL) and Asian Surfing Championship (ASC) event at Lance's Right. [3] Australian Chris Zaffis won the title, beating Indonesian surfer Dede Suryana in the final round. [4] The event had also been previously won in 2013 by Sumbawa local and professional surfer, Oney Anwar. [5]
River surfing is the sport of surfing either standing waves, tidal bores or upstream waves in rivers. Claims for its origins include a 1955 ride of 2.4 km (1.5 mi) along the tidal bore of the River Severn .
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The high surf warning will be in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday then the waves are expected to subside. In the meantime, officials are urging people across the region to stay out of the water and ...
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Pocket: The area of the wave that's closest to the curl or whitewash. Where you should surf if you want to generate the most speed. The steepest part of a wave, also known as the energy zone. Pounder: An unusually hard breaking wave [3] Point break: Area where an underwater rocky point creates waves that are suitable for surfing
Cowaramup Bombora (also known as Cowie Bombie or simply Cow Bombie) is a big wave open-ocean surf break found on the south-west coast of Western Australia.It is located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) offshore west of Gracetown which is near the town of Margaret River, world-renowned for its surf, and is 265 kilometres (165 mi) south of the capital city Perth.