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

In Newport Beach, high surf and seawater inundated city streets and breached protective berms, damaging some high-end properties. — Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2026

Elevated surf may increase flood impacts during this time, especially across west to northwest facing beaches. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Verb

This would give their defensemen more opportunities to surf in the offensive zone and extend puck cycles. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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