surfing

/ˈsɝfɪŋ/noun

The sport or hobby of riding waves toward the shore while standing on a surfboard.

Example sentences

“Surfing is popular all along the coast of California.”
“He took up surfing after moving to Hawaii.”

Also the standard metaphor for browsing online, as in 'surfing the web', though that use now sounds a bit dated.

Related words

skatingThe activity of gliding over ice or ground on skates.hikingThe activity of taking long walks outdoors, especially in nature, for fun or fitness.boxingA combat sport in which two fighters wearing padded gloves hit each other's head and upper body, winning by points or by knocking the opponent out.joggingThe activity of running slowly and steadily as a form of exercise.wrestlingA sport in which two competitors grapple with bare hands, using holds, leverage, and pressure to overpower each other.racketA piece of sports equipment with a handle and an oval frame strung with tight cords, used to hit a ball or shuttlecock.