# Forehand

> Surfing facing the wave.

**What "forehand" means in surfing:** Surfing facing the wave.

**Example:** "His forehand turns are sharp."

**Category:** Riding

## Related words

- [Frontside](https://surfslang.com/frontside): Riding with your chest facing the wave.
- [Backhand](https://surfslang.com/backhand): Surfing with your back to the wave face.

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