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The rules you will see every few minutes, in the order you meet them. Each opens on its answer.

B · Beginner · 3 rules · Step 1 of 4

The heat and the score

  1. How does a surfing competition heat work?A small group of surfers, usually two to four, share the waves for a set time between 15 and 45 minutes.
  2. How is surfing scored?Five judges give each ride a mark out of 10.

Priority and interference

  1. What is priority in surfing?The right to choose a wave.
I · Intermediate · 4 rulesNext: intermediate rules