#Surfing
Found 25 words matching this tag.
ʻehu
(EH-hoo)
The natural reddish tint in dark Hawaiian hair, often caused by sun and salt water exposure.
shark bait
(SHARK-bayt)
A tourist, especially one who is pale, inexperienced in the ocean, or oblivious to the dangers of Hawaiian waters.
shaka
(SHAH-kah)
A hand gesture made by extending the thumb and pinky finger while curling the three middle fingers, used to convey the aloha spirit, greeting, or gratitude.
pu
(PEE-YOO)
Abbreviation for polyurethane, commonly used in Hawaii to refer to traditional surfboard blanks or specific construction resins.
on-shore
(on-SHORE)
Wind blowing from the ocean toward the land, often creating choppy or messy conditions for surfing and fishing.
olo
(OH-loh)
A traditional, extra-long Hawaiian surfboard historically reserved for royalty, typically crafted from buoyant wiliwili wood.
off-shore
(off-SHORE)
Wind blowing from the land toward the ocean, creating ideal, clean conditions for surfing.
kai kō
(KAI-KOH)
A sea or ocean area with a strong, pulling current; rough or turbulent waters.
jaws
(JAWZ)
A famous big wave surfing break located on the north shore of Maui, officially known as Peʻahi.
glassy
(GLASS-ee)
Describing an ocean surface that is perfectly smooth and flat, with no wind to create chop or waves.
alaia
(ah-LYE-ah)
A traditional, thin, finless Hawaiian surfboard made of solid wood, typically ridden prior to the 20th century and revived in modern surfing.