Surfing involves more than just standing up after catching a wave. Surf etiquette refers to the accepted norms among surfers regarding how to catch a wave. These “rules” are more like guidelines to maintain everyone’s happiness and safety in the water than actual rules. The basic dos and don’ts of surfing are listed here. Proper Direction The surfer closest to the wave’s peak (highest point) has the right of way. This means that if a surfer to your left wants to catch the same wave as you are seeing on the right side of the wave’s peak, you must give them the right of way. Do Not Enter You can…