Synonyms of surf

surf 1 of 2

noun

ˈsərf 

as in foam

a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid

beachgoers romping in the swirling surf

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foam
• froth
• suds
• head
• spume
• spray
• lather
• mist
• mousse
• spindrift
• scum

surf

2 of 2

verb

as in to peruse

Related Words

• peruse
• scan
• browse
• skim (through)
• thumb (through)
• inspect
• view
• sift
• cruise
• study
• look (into)
• investigate
• research
• explore
• inquire (into)
• dig (into)
• delve (into)
• examine
• probe
• reinvestigate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of surf

Noun

Swimmers will want to head to Sandy Beach at the southwest tip of the island, which is far less rocky and has safer surf than Cairn Beach. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Karina will stay away from land — spinning out its days in the open ocean — but some heavy surf could arrive to the shores of California later this week. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Verb

One had to surf through it to get out, and the pint-sized fan next to me did so with a face that suggested this was the greatest experience of his life to date. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026

The company is surfing one of the most intense demand waves in the technology sector, but their primary approach is to enhance the density of their hard drives rather than increasing their production quantity. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026