They turn the tide rather than simply surf the wave.

How inspirational to surf that wave of emotion for a home player, and how intimidating to face it as an opponent.

Insubstantial players adorn matches, they surf a wave created by others, attaching themselves to a narrative that originated elsewhere.

But then he found the range and his nerve and started to surf the wave of public enthusiasm as he served for his life in the first set.

He led the surfing revolution in the early '80s and inspired many of the surfers today, showing them how to surf a wave.

There's a thriving surf culture an obsession with all manner of crazy, adrenalin-charged activities both on and off the water.

The popularity of surf culture continued into the 70s.

Throughout its history, surf culture has reflected and responded to popular culture.

In surf culture it may also refer to a female surfer.

A place known not only for its gritty skate and surf culture but also for its large population of homeless and runaway youth driven there by the warm weather.

Activities include rafting, whale watching, a surf lesson and trips to isolated communities, lagoons and waterfalls.

Get a 150-minute surf lesson from 30 a head.

The week-long course costs 245pp; adult surf lessons are available locally.

Either side of the daily siesta shutdown, it's time for the local diving school, surfing lessons or sundowners next to the water.

Breakfasts are included, as are three surfing lessons (totalling six hours), and six days of yoga classes.

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It also has a reputation as a prime surf spot: a thumping beach break that sometimes barrels on a decent swell with an offshore wind.

Significant underwater irregularities, such as underwater canyons and sea mounts, can also affect how the waves come into a surf spot.

A breakwater now cuts right through the heart of the once epic surf spot.

You'll find lots of surf shops and surf spots.