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M

Mavericks
Famous big wave spot off the Californian coast.

MR
Multi world champ and all round surfing legend Mark Richards

Mullering
Wipe-out of the highest order.

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N

Narrabeen
One of a whole host of quality surfspots on Sydney's north shore.

New School
The term given to trick surfing - airs, shove-its etc.

Nose
The pointy bit of the surfboard and the bit that points away from you when you are paddling and riding.

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O

Ocean
Same thing as a sea - only bigger.

Offshore
Where the wind at a surf break is blowing off the shore ;-) Makes for ideal surfing conditions.

Onshore
Where the wind is blowing towards the land. Spoils the waves. Always remember - Offshore Good - Onshore Bad!.

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P

Perl
A common term describing when a person buries the nose of their surfboard and goes "over the falls". Often referred to by the actual surfer as @#%%@#@!!

Pipeline
Classic Hawaiian wave, amazing, barrelling and mean. One of the most famous and most photographed waves there is.

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