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surfable

surfable

1 3.7
Waves that are good for riding on a board in the sea
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɜrfəbl/
translation icon : surfeable
  • On weekends, he enjoys catching surfable waves at his local ocean spot.
  • surfable wave

Examples

  • This beach is known for its surfable waves, attracting surfers from all over the country.

  • As picturesque as it is surfable.

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  • It's less famous than Fistral Bay but has even more English charm, is less crowded, and is equally surfable, with waves ranging from 30 centimeters to three meters.

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  • The surfable conditions today are perfect for beginners to learn how to ride the waves.

Synonyms

rideable
vssurfable
2 3.5

Can be ridden safely, like a horse or bike

is specific to board wave use rather than general sitting and control
surfy
vssurfable
  • Informal
4.2

Having large waves that are good for riding on a board

is about being generally suitable for board use on waves, not only wave quality

How Suitable

excellent
∞ 1.0
surfable
1 3.7
adequate
234 2.7
poor
838 1.0
unsuitable
20 2.6

Surface Forms

surfable positive

Morphology

surfable = surf (transparent) = surf + able

Directly formed from 'surf' + '-able' meaning 'suitable for surfing' in the physical wave sense, which is a regular and predictable derivation.

Etymology

The word surfable comes from surf ('to ride waves') and -able ('can be'). It simply means a beach or wave you 'can ride' on a surfboard, which is why surfers look for surfable spots.