
In the water
Surfing
In the ocean, on a beach break or a reef.
- 1You ride a wave on a board.
- 2Each surfer has a set time in the water.
- 3You choose which waves to catch.
- 4Judges watch the ride.
Score. Judges score each wave. Your best waves are added up.
Win. The surfer with the higher score wins the heat.
A heat is a short timed contest between a few surfers.

