Surfing is driven by waves and should be carried out on the seashore with wind and waves. The height of the waves should be about 1 meter, with a minimum of not less than 30 cm. The Hawaiian Islands have waves that are suitable for surfing all the year round, especially in winter or spring when waves come from the North Pacific Ocean. The waves are as high as 4 meters, which can enable athletes to slide more than 800 meters. Therefore, the Hawaiian Islands have always been the world surfing center.

Surfing is a water sport in which athletes stand on surfboards, or use webs, kneeling boards, inflatable rubber mats, rowboats, kayaks, etc. to control the waves. No matter what equipment is used, athletes should have high skills and balance ability, and be good at long distance swimming in wind and waves.