75 Best Surfing Quotes and Sayings

In this post, you will find amazing surfing quotes and sayings.

Short Surfing Quotes and Sayings

 

“Surfing is for life.” —Bruce Jenkins

 

“We’re all equal before a wave.” —Laird Hamilton

 

“If in doubt, paddle out.” —Nat Young

 

“When the surfs up, your life is too.” —Wilhelm Sverdvik

 

“Surfing is my religion, if I have one.” —Kelly Slater

 

“Style is a natural extension of who you are as a person.” —Mark Richards

 

“Surfing is real private. It’s a solo, loner sport.” —Robert Englund

 

“Thank God for a few free waves.” —Miki Dora

 

“I’m surfing the giant life wave.” —William Shatner

 

“Surf and feel your life be changed forever.” —Nossa Company

surfing sayings and quotes - “It’s not tragic to die doing something you love.” —Mark Foo

“It’s not tragic to die doing something you love.” —Mark Foo

 

“One drop in is an accident, two is rude, three is a twatable offence.” —Roger Sharp

 

“And where I grew up in Australia, surfing was a part of culture.” —Marc Newson

 

“Out of the water, I am nothing.” —Duke Kahanamoku

 

“If you’re having a bad day, catch a wave.” —Frosty Hesson

Surfing Sayings - Surfing is like life. Every wave and every day are different.

“Surfing is like life. Every wave and every day are different.” —Unknown

 

“I’ve committed to surfing the rest of my life.” —Lance Armstrong

 

“When life gives you rough waves, surf’em.” —Unknown

 

“Surfing is not something you retire from.” —Unknown

 

“I’ve always thought surfing is a reflection of who you are.” —Kelly Slater

surfing sayings and quotes - “The biggest sin in the world would be if I lost my love for the ocean.” —Laird Hamilton

“The biggest sin in the world would be if I lost my love for the ocean.” —Laird Hamilton

 

“It looks easy, like surfing, but surfing is hard too.” —George Eads

 

“The rule of surfing is never tell anyone where you go.” —John Slattery

 

“Surfing is my passion because I love being active on the water.” —Sarah McLachlan

 

“Surfing’s the source. Can change your life. Swear to God.” —Bohdi

 

“We’re part of the unfolding world, surfing the chaotic waves.” —Rudy Rucker

 

“Surfing is my passion because I love being active on the water.” —Sarah McLachlan

 

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” —John Kabat-Zinn

 

“Three most important things in life, surf, surf and surf.” —Jack O’Neill

surfer sayings and slang - “The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun.” —Phil Edwards

“The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun.” —Phil Edwards

 

“Never drive away from good surf.” —Roger Sharp

 

“Surfing is something I just crave.” —AnnaSophia Robb

 

“Surfing makes me happy, so that’s just what I’m going to keep doing.” —Alana Blanchard

 

“The surfing – the waves in Indonesia are amazing.” —Rob Machado

 

“I still feel like my best surfing is ahead of me.” —Kelly Slater

 

“The only one whom can whisper to you the ways of the surf, is the wind.” —Wilhelm Sverdvik

Surfing Quotes and Sayings

Surfing Sayings - “My passion for surfing was more than my fear of sharks.” —Bethany Hamilton

“My passion for surfing was mbeore than my fear of sharks.” —Bethany Hamilton

 

“I’m just a surfer who wanted to build something that would allow me to surf longer.” —Jack O’Neill

 

“Surfing’s one of the few sports that you look ahead to see what’s behind.” —Laird Hamilton

Surfing Sayings - “Waves are not measured in feet and inches, they are measured in increments of fear.” —Buzzy Trent

“Waves are not measured in feet and inches, they are measured in increments of fear.” —Buzzy Trent

 

“The only one whom can whisper to you the ways of the surf, is the wind.” —Wilhelm Sverdvik

 

“It’s a culmination of your life of surfing when you turn and paddle in at Mavericks.” —Jeff Clark

 

“Surfing for me is more than my lifestyle; it’s my passion, my love, and it’s a part of me.” —Bethany Hamilton

 

“Surfing’s a more profound kind of sport than it looks. When you surf, you learn not to fight the power of nature, even if it gets violent.” —Haruki Murakami

 

“You never came home for lunch: you just stayed doing, playing, having fun, surfing, running round.” —Diane Cilento

 

“Surfing to me is like playing music. You play different melodies with different boards.” —Skip Frye

 

“Surfing is such an incredible experience with a huge ego element.” —Nick Woodman

waves quotes - “Sometimes in the morning, when it’s a good surf, I go out there, and I don’t feel like it’s a bad world.” —Kary Mullis

“Sometimes in the morning, when it’s a good surf, I go out there, and I don’t feel like it’s a bad world.” —Kary Mullis

 

“Where I grew up, surfing was a way for people to celebrate their love and respect for the ocean.” —Tristan Prettyman

 

“The ocean humbles you. You can go and win a world title, but you’re never going to beat the ocean.” —Stephanie Gilmore

 

“Surfing in crowds is like mind over matter. If I don’t mind it don’t matter.” —Brodus Rogers

 

“There are a million ways to surf, and as long as you’re smiling you’re doing it right.” —Unknown

 

“When I’m not surfing or sailing, I am to be found at the harbour working on my boat.” —Laura Dekker

 

“One thing you learn from surfing is how to operate in the present. It’s really what the surfing experience is all about.” —Gerry Lopez

 

“If there was no such thing as barrels I probably wouldn’t even surf.” —Clay Marzo

 

“What I love the most about surfing is that it’s my first love. It’s the first thing I can remember being consumed by.” —Stephanie Gilmore

 

“Your surfing can get better on every turn, on every wave you catch. Learn to read the ocean better. A big part of my success has been wave knowledge.” —Kelly Slater

 

“One of the greatest things about the sport of surfing is that you need only three things: your body, a surf-board, and a wave.” —Naima Green

 

“Surfing is very much like making love. It always feels good, no matter how many times you’ve done it.” —Paul Strauch

 

“There’s an independence to surfing, it’s just you and the ocean. There aren’t a bunch of rules.” —Lee Clow

 

“Surfing wasn’t about money back then. Surfers always lived cheaply and scraped by.” —Mark Cunningham

 

“I think when a surfer becomes a surfer, it’s almost like an obligation to be an environmentalist at the same time.” —Kelly Slater

 

“Surfing is not an organized sport, but it does have rules. The surfer closest to the curl has the right of way.” —Matt Armstrong

 

“Surfing in crowds is like mind over matter.  If I don’t mind it don’t matter.” —Brodus Rogers

 

“Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your two ears.” —Laird Hamilton

Top Ten Surfing Quotes and Sayings

 

Here you will find top ten surfing quotes and sayings selected by our team.

  1. “My passion for surfing was more than my fear of sharks.” —Bethany Hamilton
  2. “Surfing is like life. Every wave and every day are different.” —Unknown    
  3. “The biggest sin in the world would be if I lost my love for the ocean.” —Laird Hamilton
  4. “The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun.” —Phil Edwards
  5. “Surfing’s a more profound kind of sport than it looks. When you surf, you learn not to fight the power of nature, even if it gets violent.” —Haruki Murakami
  6. “Surf and feel your life be changed forever” —Nossa Company
  7. “Sometimes in the morning, when it’s a good surf, I go out there, and I don’t feel like it’s a bad world.” —Kary Mullis
  8. “It’s not tragic to die doing something you love.” —Mark Foo
  9. “Waves are not measured in feet and inches, they are measured in increments of fear.” —Buzzy Trent
  10. “If there was no such thing as barrels I probably wouldn’t even surf.” —Clay Marzo