Cool facts
Riding the wave. A surfer balances on a board and rides the front face of a moving wave, which usually pushes them toward the shore.
Ocean waves rule. The best surfing waves are mostly found along ocean shores, where waves roll in toward the beach.
Not just the sea. You can also surf on lakes, rivers with tidal bores, and even man-made wave pools.
All about balance. Surfing is a surface water sport, meaning you glide on top of the water using your board and your sense of balance.