# Heavy

> Serious, dangerous or intense.

**What "heavy" means in surfing:** Serious, dangerous or intense. A heavy wave has huge power; a heavy wipeout is a bad one.

**Category:** People

## Related words

- [Slab](https://surfslang.com/slab): A thick, heavy wave that breaks suddenly over shallow reef or rock, often with a step in the face.
- [Charger](https://surfslang.com/charger): A surfer who takes on big, heavy or dangerous waves without hesitation.
- [Hold-down](https://surfslang.com/hold-down): Being held underwater by a wave after a wipeout.
- [Gnarly](https://surfslang.com/gnarly): Dangerous, extreme or intimidating.

---

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