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Defunct waterpark in Tempe, Arizona
Big Surf was a waterpark located in Tempe, Arizona. Opened in 1969 and financed by the Clairol Company, it boasted the first wave pool in the United States
Big_Surf
Surfing waves at least 20 ft high
Big wave surfing is a discipline within surfing in which surfers paddle into, or are towed into, waves that are at least 20 feet (6.2 m) high, on surf
Big_wave_surfing
2008 open world racing video game
features paid downloadable content in the form of new cars and the fictional "Big Surf Island". The game received overwhelmingly positive reviews upon release
Burnout_Paradise
2007 animated film by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck
unrelated to surfing. Finally, when Cody starts having fun and understands the essence of surfboarding, Big Z and Lani teach him how to surf the waves.
Surf's_Up_(film)
Sport of riding waves
Surfing is a surface water sport in which an individual, a surfer (or two in tandem surfing), uses a board to ride on the forward section, or face, of
Surfing
1984 film by Randall M. Badat
Surf II is a 1984 American comedy film written and directed by Randall M. Badat and starring Eddie Deezen, Linda Kerridge, Eric Stoltz, Lyle Waggoner,
Surf_II
Chain of water parks
than Big Surf Shores and can sometimes carry slightly larger waves as a result. Big Surf Shores – a somewhat wider pool than Cutback, Big Surf is oftentimes
Aquatica_(water_parks)
Governing body for professional surfers
The World Surf League (WSL) is the governing body for professional surfers and is dedicated to showcasing the world's best talent in a variety of progressive
World_Surf_League
American drummer (1945–2024)
such as The Righteous Brothers and released the album Big Surf! which produced a No. 1 West Coast surf hit called "Latin'ia". After five years with the Sentinals
John_Barbata
Culture associated with the sport of surfing
Surf culture includes the people, language, fashion, and lifestyle surrounding the sport of surfing. The history of surfing began with the ancient Polynesians
Surf_culture
Band
reunion. In 1996, Del-Fi released the Big Surf Hits various artists compilation album, featuring their track "Big Surf". Other artists on the album were The
The_Sentinals
Big Wave Surf beach in Hawaii
state of Hawaii. It has lent its name to a big wave surfing break, also known as Jaws. Pe'ahi (Jaws) surf break is roughly three miles east of Pāʻia and
Peʻahi,_Hawaii
2017 animated film by Henry Yu
Joe is a world-famous surfer as his prize for winning the 10th Big Z Memorial surfing competition, performing in competitions around the world and calling
Surf's_Up_2:_WaveMania
Permanent obstruction on the seabed which causes waves to break
A surf break (also break, shore break, or big wave break) is a permanent (or semi-permanent) obstruction such as a coral reef, rock, shoal, or headland
Surf_break
Surfing tournament held on Oʻahu in Hawaii
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational (colloquially, "The Eddie") is a big wave surfing tournament held at Waimea Bay on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii
The_Eddie
Singapore-born Hawaiian professional surfer
Mark Sheldon Foo was a professional surfer who favored big wave surfing. Foo drowned while surfing at Mavericks, Half Moon Bay, California, in 1994. Mark
Mark_Foo
1978 film directed by John Milius
Vietnam War against the backdrop of their love of surfing. Raised in Southern California, Milius made Big Wednesday as an homage to the time he spent in
Big_Wednesday
1966 American surf documentary film
American surf documentary film directed, produced, edited and narrated by Bruce Brown. The film follows surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August on a surfing trip
The_Endless_Summer
Land-based game fishing technique
Surf fishing is land-based game fishing while standing on the shoreline or wading into the surf zone. A general term, surf fishing may or may not include
Surf_fishing
American Big Wave Surfer
1967) is an American professional big wave surfer best known for once holding the world record for largest wave ever surfed, as documented in the HBO series
Garrett_McNamara
Trademark dispute
230km 143miles Huntington Beach Santa Cruz The registration of the "Surf City USA" trademark inflamed a historical dispute between the California coastal
Surf_City_USA
Bay on Oahu in Hawaii, United States
North Shore of Oʻahu in the Hawaiian Islands, widely known for its big wave surfing. It lies at the mouth of the Waimea River, with the Waimea Valley extending
Waimea_Bay
Light boat that is paddled
A surf ski (or surfski, or surf-ski) is a type of kayak in the kayaking family of paddling craft. It is generally the longest of all kayaks and is a performance
Surf_ski
1964 film by Don Taylor
Hollywood approach to surfing as it was a drama, not a comedy. It is known for its exceptional big wave surf footage – a common sight in surf movies of the time
Ride_the_Wild_Surf
United States historic place
The Surf Ballroom (also called the Surf) is a Historic Rock and Roll Landmark at 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa, United States. The Surf is closely
Surf_Ballroom
American aviation company
existing aircraft. Surf Air Mobility is also developing AI-enabled SurfOS operating system for the regional air mobility industry. Surf Air Mobility is the
Surf_Air_Mobility
American surfer (born 1972)
Dorian quit competition surfing in 2003 to focus on big waves. He is currently a big wave surfer and one of the best in the world at big wave riding. Dorian
Shane_Dorian
American actor and big wave surfer (1975–2024)
fixture on Oahu's Banzai Pipeline, one of the world's most notable reef surf breaks, and was considered as one of the most prominent pipeline specialists
Tamayo_Perry
Brazilian big wave surfer
Maya Reis Gabeira (born April 10, 1987) is a Brazilian big wave surfer. She surfed a 73.5 ft (22.4 m) high wave in Nazaré, Portugal, in February 2020
Maya_Gabeira
American surfer
most noteworthy big-wave surfers, famous for surfing Mavericks alone for 15 years before it was widely discovered by the big-wave surfing community. Born
Jeff_Clark_(surfer)
Surfing location in California, US
world's best big wave surfers. From 1999 to 2016, an invitation-only contest called Titans of Mavericks was held there during most winter surfing seasons,
Mavericks_Beach
American surf rock band
Surf Curse is an American indie surf rock band formed in 2012 in Reno, Nevada, and now based in Los Angeles. The band was formed by Nick Rattigan (lead
Surf_Curse
interest. USA Surfing is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of surfing in the United States, with surf leagues such as the World Surf League available
Surfing_in_the_United_States
American big-wave surfer and equal pay activist
American professional big-wave surfer and sports equity activist. She is a co-founder of the Committee for Equity in Women's Surfing (CEWS) and is recognized
Bianca_Valenti
Illegal act of riding on the outside of a moving train
Train surfing (also known as train hopping, train hitching, or subway surfing) is the act of riding on the outside of a moving train, tram, or other form
Train_surfing
American big-wave surfer (born 1964)
Hamilton (né Zerfas; born March 2, 1964) is an American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, and an occasional fashion and action-sports model and
Laird_Hamilton
Swimming pool with artificial waves
to have developed the first wave pool in the United States, including Big Surf in Tempe, Arizona, and Point Mallard Park in Decatur, Alabama, which both
Wave_pool
American entrepreneur
Surfboards and Zephyr Productions Surf Shop in Santa Monica, California. He also helped to create the Zephyr Surf Team and the Zephyr Competition Team
Skip_Engblom
boats. Archaeological evidence even suggests that ancient cultures of Peru surfed on reed watercraft for fishing and recreation up to five thousand years
History_of_surfing
2004 film by Stacy Peralta
surfer Stacy Peralta. The movie traces the origins of surfing and specifically focuses on the art of big wave riding. Some of the featured surfers are Greg
Riding_Giants
American surfer and meteoroligist
the American founder of Surfline and a noted figure in the areas of surfing and surf forecasting. Collins was born in Pasadena, California. His father,
Sean_Collins_(surfing)
Hawaiian surfer and lifeguard
for surfing the big Hawaiian surf, winning several awards including the 1977 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship. The Eddie Aikau Big Wave
Eddie_Aikau
American surfer (born 1983)
and looked to have a promising career in competitive surfing. But, Greg's passion for big surf forced[citation needed] him to leave the professional
Greg_Long_(surfer)
Surf Session since 2011. A nearby wave, known as "Prowlers", has been surfed at an estimated height of 15 m (50 ft). Big wave surfing Tow-in surfing Surfing
Surfing_in_Ireland
Surfing location in Northern California, United States
Ghost Tree is a famed big wave surfing location off the 18th hole of Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. The wave breaks off the rock-strewn
Ghost_Trees
American surfer and musician
American big wave rider, professional surfer and musician. On February 28, 2015, he was crowned the 2015 Big Wave World Champion in the World Surf League's
Makua_Rothman
Town in Victoria, Australia
Big Hill is a locality in the Surf Coast Shire, Victoria, Australia. The locality was first developed with the construction of the Great Ocean Road over
Big_Hill_(Surf_Coast_Shire)
founded in 1954 and located in Surfside, California, is one of the oldest surf shops in California. In the late 1950s, Nancy and Walter Katin were in the
Kanvas_by_Katin
Surfing location
The Wedge is a renowned surf break located at the southeastern tip of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California. It is famous for its massive and
The_Wedge_(surfing)
American waterman
October 8, 1992) is an American professional surfer. He is known for big wave surfing, but has competed in a number of other disciplines, including windsurfing
Kai_Lenny
1988 video game
Town & Country Surf Designs: Wood & Water Rage is a skateboarding and surfing game published by LJN for the Nintendo Entertainment System in February 1988
Town & Country Surf Designs: Wood & Water Rage
Town_&_Country_Surf_Designs:_Wood_&_Water_Rage
Film genre
Surf movies fall into three distinct genres: The surfing documentary — targeting the surfing enthusiast. The 1960s beach party films — targeting the broader
Surf_film
Associated commune of Taiarapu-Ouest in French Polynesia, France
Ocean. It is known for the large, consistent surf that occurs off its shore, and resulting international surfing competitions. The village of Teahupoʻo has
Teahupoʻo
Venue in Tempe, Arizona
Oceanside's original name was Big Skate to match the adjacent waterpark "Big Surf" and to match the never built tennis court "Big Serve" before it was changed
Oceanside_Ice_Arena
2012 American film
ambition in time for the big surfing competition. "Surf's up for Barbie as she returns as Merliah, the fun and fashionable surfing champion who's also a
Barbie_in_a_Mermaid_Tale_2
January 2012 Wet N Wild (North Shields), North Shields - Closed in 2020 Big Surf, Tempe - Closed in 2019 CoCo Key Water Resort, various locations Disney's
List_of_water_parks
American rapper
(3-27-2010) 5. X-Factor vs. Tsu Surf (3-27-2011) 6. Tsu Surf vs. K-Shine (8-7-2011) 7. Tsu Surf vs. Big T (12-4-2011) 8. Tsu Surf vs. Brixx Belevedere (2-18-2012)
Tsu_Surf
Early 20th century American surfer
California's south county. He was one of the first surfers to ride the big surf off the coast of the Tijuana sloughs in 1937. Dempsey was also head of
Allen_Holder
Surfing technique
traditionally possible when paddling by hand. Tow-in surfing was invented by surfers who wanted to catch big waves and break the 30 ft (9 m) barrier. It has
Tow-in_surfing
South African professional surfer, ocean conservationist and entrepreneur
May 1973) is a South African professional surfer. He is a 3-time world surfing champion, ocean conservationist and entrepreneur Winner, 2026 Thriller
Grant_Baker
Jim. "Big-Wave Surfer Garrett McNamara Recalls His Gnarly 78-Foot, World-Record Ride". Forbes. Retrieved 20 August 2021. "The biggest wave surfed this
List_of_surfing_records
Beach on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii
Sunset Beach is on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii and known for big wave surfing during the winter season. The original Hawaiian name for this place
Sunset_Beach_(Oahu)
Chain of amusement centers
122°7′25″W / 38.22500°N 122.12361°W / 38.22500; -122.12361 (Fairfield)) Big Surf — Tempe, Arizona (sold to Inland Oceans LLC) Waterworld — Phoenix, Arizona
Golfland
Brazilian surfer
is a Brazilian professional big wave surfer and extreme waterman who broke the world record for largest wave ever surfed at Nazaré, Portugal, on November
Rodrigo_Koxa
American athlete and entrepreneur (born 1961)
Buzzy Kerbox started to experiment in big surf on the North Shore of Maui and invented a spin off called tow-surfing. They called themselves the "Strapped
Pete_Cabrinha
American surfer (born 1969)
his surfing life in Capitola, California before moving on to Santa Cruz. He is known as a 'big wave' surfer and son of John Mel, a four time surfing National
Peter_Mel
French professional surfer
became the first woman to surf the 15m Belharra in the Northern Basque Country of France. In 2016, she was 2nd in the Big Waves World Championship. In
Justine_Dupont
First televised depiction of a kiss between people of different races
the end of the episode. An episode of Adventures in Paradise titled "The Big Surf", broadcast in 1960, featured two written kisses: one between actress Pilar
First interracial kiss on television
First_interracial_kiss_on_television
11th episode of the 6th season of SpongeBob SquarePants
search for Jack Kahuna Laguna, a surf guru who can teach them the surf moves needed to hit the elusive wave, The Big One, in order to return home. Upon
SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One
SpongeBob_SquarePants_vs._The_Big_One
American surfer (1938–1993)
The Big Surf chronicled Weber's first visit to Hawaii. An image from that film of Weber surfing Makaha became the symbol of the United States Surfing Association
Dewey_Weber
American professional surfer (born 1992)
his era and won back-to-back world titles on the 2016 World Surf League and 2017 World Surf League Men's Championship Tour. He is the first Hawaii-born
John_John_Florence
Hawaiian big-wave surfer and equal pay activist
Hawaiian big wave surfer and a two-time World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave World Champion. She is widely regarded as a pioneer in women's big wave surfing, becoming
Paige_Alms
Beach in New South Wales, Australia
media related to Manly Beach. Beach Location[permanent dead link] from SurfingAtlas.com Destination Manly Local business & tourism guide Manly Beach Sydney
Manly_Beach
Irish surfer
Billabong XXL Awards (now called the WSL Big Wave Awards) for her performance tow surfing at Ireland's premier big wave spot, Mullaghmore, in February 2011
Easkey_Britton
American rock band
Nada Surf is an American alternative rock band formed in New York City in 1992, consisting of Matthew Caws (guitar, vocals), Ira Elliot (drums), and Daniel
Nada_Surf
Australian professional big wave surfer (born 1983)
surfing at Maroubra, New South Wales with fellow Bra Boys the Abberton brothers and his ambition was to become a big wave surfer. His first surfing of
Mark_Mathews
German surfer
is a surfer and champion in big wave surfing. As of 2025 he holds the world record for the tallest measured wave ever surfed, at 26.21 m (86.0 ft), on October
Sebastian_Steudtner
Competitions in the sport of surfing, governed by the International Surfing Association (ISA), have been held at two editions of the Summer Olympic Games
Surfing at the Summer Olympics
Surfing_at_the_Summer_Olympics
Water park in Riviera Beach, Florida
include: Alligator Alley - A smaller-scale version of Criss Crossing. Big Surf - A wave pool covering 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2). Criss Crossing -
Rapids_Water_Park
American surfer (born 1941)
was so small and light that it was not very suitable for small surf. Only in big surf did the board reveal its performance abilities and allow Greenough
George_Greenough
Portuguese surfer (born 1990)
professional surfer from Portugal, who specializes in big wave riding. In November 2020, von Rupp reportedly surfed some of the biggest waves ever ridden at Nazaré
Nic_von_Rupp
Big wave surfing competition
Titans of Mavericks was a big wave surfing competition held at the Mavericks surf break in California. The event took place annually from 1999 until 2016
Titans_of_Mavericks
American record producer (born 1987)
sequel, Surf or Drown Vol. 2, on Father's Day in June alongside his father, Big Hit, who appears on nine of the ten songs. In May 2023, Big Hit was released
Hit-Boy
Australian professional big wave surfer, author, keynote speaker and ocean adventurer. Visser is best known for being the first person to surf Hawaii's most dangerous
Mark_Visser
American surfer and board shaper (1937–2021)
Lawhead; February 11, 1937 – June 28, 2021) was an American pioneer of big wave surfing and a prominent longboard shaper. Nicknamed "Da Bull" by Phil Edwards
Greg_Noll
This is an incomplete list of surfing events and competitions:
List_of_surfing_events
American surfboard designer and craftsman
big wave surfer Greg Long through two big wave world titles, wins at the 2008 Mavericks surf contest and 2009 Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau big-wave
Chris Christenson (surfboard shaper)
Chris_Christenson_(surfboard_shaper)
American surfer (born 1972)
11, 1972) is an American professional surfer who has been crowned World Surf League champion a record 11 times. He is widely regarded as the greatest
Kelly_Slater
Australian surfing company
Globally, Rip Curl is considered a successful member of the "Big Three", of the surf industry alongside Quiksilver and Billabong. Rip Curl is now present
Rip_Curl
Pop punk band
The Surf Punks were a pop punk band formed in 1976 by Malibu residents Dennis Dragon (1947–2017) and Drew Steele (d. October 2021). Dragon was the son
Surf_Punks
American skateboarding magazine
Laura Schlessinger was in Beach Access, a Costa Mesa surf shop, with her son when she began perusing Big Brother. Schlessinger deemed the magazine to be "stealth
Big_Brother_(magazine)
2015 studio album by Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment
Surf is the debut studio album by American band The Social Experiment; it was released exclusively on iTunes as a free download on May 28, 2015. The album
Surf (Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment album)
Surf_(Donnie_Trumpet_&_The_Social_Experiment_album)
are good enough to surf break just off a beach, or breaking on a sandbar farther out from the shore[c] Big sea: Large, unbreaking surf Blown out: When waves
Glossary_of_surfing
Park in Alabama, USA
Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a public golf course. Decatur, along with Big Surf in Tempe, Arizona, claims to have built the nation's first wave pool (something
Point_Mallard_Park
Annual surfing competition in South Africa
The Red Bull Big Wave Africa is a surfing competition held annually in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The event is held at "Dungeons", just east
Red_Bull_Big_Wave_Africa
American surfer and businessman (1930–2010)
"Flippy" Hoffman (January 24, 1930 – November 10, 2010) was an American big wave surfing pioneer and businessman. Hoffman was born in Glendale, California in
Philip_Hoffman_(surfing)
Brazilian surfer
and 2x world champion in big wave surfing. In November, 2001 he set the world record for the tallest measured wave ever surfed, at 68 ft (20.7 m). He was
Carlos_Burle
US Surf forecasting website
specializes in surf forecasting and surf reports, live webcasting, photography, videography, as well as editorial coverage of the sport of surfing. Surfline
Surfline
Surfing in South Africa began in Durban in the 1940s. By 1965 the South African Surfing Association was formed. In recent years surfing associations have
Surfing_in_South_Africa
the same name Big Surf Island: An island in Burnout Paradise that has bigger jumps Birdwell Island: A fictional island from Clifford the Big Red Dog, inspired
List_of_fictional_islands
BIG SURF
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English : of uncertain derivation; probably a topographic name for someone living near a bing, a northern dialect word recorded with the senses ‘heap’, ‘bin’, ‘receptacle’ (probably from Old Norse bingr ‘stall’).Jewish (western Ashkenazic) and Danish : habitational name from Bing, a shortened form of Bingen.Danish : metonymic occupational name, from bing ‘storage bin for grain’, for someone who either made or used such containers.
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English : see Bigg.
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Ambalika | அஂபாலிகா
Mother, One who is sensitive (The king of Kashi's youngest daughter. She was abducted by Bhishma along with her sisters and married Vichitravirya.)
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Decorations
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Powerful army.
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Deep Desire
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African
great in size; very stout.
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From the Linden Tree Meadow
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Happy. Feminine of Felix.
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Mriganka Sekhar | à®®à¯à®°à®¿à®•ஂகஸேகர
Lord Shiva
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n.
A box, frame, crib, or inclosed place, used as a receptacle for any commodity; as, a corn bin; a wine bin; a coal bin.
a.
Having a great belly; as, a big-bellied man or flagon; advanced in pregnancy.
n.
A general name applied to various insects belonging to the Hemiptera; as, the squash bug; the chinch bug, etc.
v. t.
To fish with a gig.
n. & v.
See Big, n. & v.
v.
Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains.
v. i.
To dance a jig; to skip about.
n.
Alt. of Bigg
n.
One of certain kinds of Crustacea; as, the sow bug; pill bug; bait bug; salve bug, etc.
v. t.
To put into a bin; as, to bin wine.
v. t.
To furnish or load with a bag or with a well filled bag.
v. t.
To put into a bag; as, to bag hops.
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v. t.
To sing to the tune of a jig.
superl.
Having greatness, fullness, importance, inflation, distention, etc., whether in a good or a bad sense; as, a big heart; a big voice; big looks; to look big. As applied to looks, it indicates haughtiness or pride.
v. t.
To seize, capture, or entrap; as, to bag an army; to bag game.