Hang Ten: Surfing Quiz

Hang Ten: Surfing Quiz

Test your knowledge about the sport of surfing with this fun quiz! From famous surf spots to legendary surfers, see how much you know about riding the waves.

published on February 29
1/11

Which Hawaiian island is known as the 'Surfing Capital of the World'?

Which Hawaiian island is known as the 'Surfing Capital of the World'?
Oahu
Maui
Kauai
Big Island
2/11

Who is often credited as the 'Father of Modern Surfing'?

Who is often credited as the 'Father of Modern Surfing'?
Laird Hamilton
Duke Kahanamoku
Kelly Slater
Bethany Hamilton
3/11

What is the term for a maneuver where a surfer rides up and over the lip of a wave and lands back on the face of the wave?

Tube ride
Floater
Cutback
Snap
4/11

Which of the following is not a famous surf competition?

Which of the following is not a famous surf competition?
Mavericks Invitational
Quiksilver Pro France
X Games Surfing
Billabong Pipe Masters
5/11

How many fins does a thruster surfboard typically have?

How many fins does a thruster surfboard typically have?
1
2
3
4
6/11

Which surfer has won the most World Surf League (WSL) Championships?

Which surfer has won the most World Surf League (WSL) Championships?
Kelly Slater
Stephanie Gilmore
Mick Fanning
John John Florence
7/11

In surfing lingo, what does 'stoked' mean?

In surfing lingo, what does 'stoked' mean?
Disappointed
Excited
Tired
Hungry
8/11

Which beach in California is famous for its big wave surfing?

Which beach in California is famous for its big wave surfing?
Santa Cruz
Huntington Beach
Mavericks
Malibu
9/11

What is the term for the area of unbroken wave face that a surfer rides on?

What is the term for the area of unbroken wave face that a surfer rides on?
Whitewater
Break
Face
Lip
10/11

Which country hosted the first-ever surfing competition in history in 1885?

Which country hosted the first-ever surfing competition in history in 1885?
United States
Australia
Hawaii
South Africa
11/11

What is the term for the maneuver where a surfer rides inside the barrel of a breaking wave?

What is the term for the maneuver where a surfer rides inside the barrel of a breaking wave?
Floater
Tube ride
Snap
Cutback