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Surf break

Surfing a break in Oahu

A surf break (also break, shore break, or big wave break[1]) is a permanent (or semi-permanent) obstruction such as a coral reef, rock, shoal, or headland that causes a wave to break,[2] forming a barreling wave or other wave that can be surfed, before it eventually collapses. The topography of the seabed determines the shape of the wave and type of break. Since shoals can change size and location, affecting the break, it takes commitment and skill to find good breaks. Some surf breaks are quite dangerous, since the surfer can collide with a reef or rocks below the water.

Surf breaks may be defended vehemently by surfers, as human activities and constructions can have unintended and unpredictable consequences on the quality of the break.

  1. ^ Turner, Sarah (February 5, 2006). "The best surf break". The Guardian. Retrieved April 2, 2009. Above all, it's a quality wave, it's reliable, it's a classic big wave break
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference names was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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