# Choppy

> The surface of the water is rough with small, wind-driven bumps, making waves harder to ride.

**What "choppy" means in surfing:** The surface of the water is rough with small, wind-driven bumps, making waves harder to ride.

**Also said:** Chop, Bumpy

**Category:** Conditions

## Related words

- [Blown out](https://surfslang.com/blown-out): The wind has ruined the waves.
- [Onshore](https://surfslang.com/onshore): Wind blowing from the sea towards the land.
- [Clean](https://surfslang.com/clean): Well-shaped waves with smooth faces and no wind chop.

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Source: [Choppy](https://surfslang.com/choppy) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt