# Ankle slappers

> Tiny waves, barely big enough to ride.

**What "ankle slappers" means in surfing:** Tiny waves, barely big enough to ride. Fine for a beginner or a longboard, not much else.

**Also said:** Ankle biters

**Category:** Wave size

## Related words

- [Knee high](https://surfslang.com/knee-high): Waves about as tall as an adult's knee, measured on the face.
- [Flat](https://surfslang.com/flat): No waves at all.

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Source: [Ankle slappers](https://surfslang.com/ankle-slappers) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt