# Local

> A surfer who lives near a break and surfs it regularly.

**What "local" means in surfing:** A surfer who lives near a break and surfs it regularly. Locals usually know the wave best and expect respect in the lineup.

**Category:** People

## Related words

- [Localism](https://surfslang.com/localism): Locals being hostile to visiting surfers to keep a spot to themselves, ranging from dirty looks to violence.
- [Lineup](https://surfslang.com/lineup): The area beyond the breaking waves where surfers sit and wait for waves, and the group of surfers sitting there.

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