# Off the hook

> Unbelievably good, either the surf or a ride.

**What "off the hook" means in surfing:** Unbelievably good, either the surf or a ride.

**Example:** "The point was off the hook this morning."

**Category:** Conditions

## Related words

- [Firing](https://surfslang.com/firing): The surf is very good, almost as good as cooking.
- [Cooking](https://surfslang.com/cooking): The surf is head high or bigger and really good.
- [Epic](https://surfslang.com/epic): Exceptionally good surf, the kind of session people talk about for years.

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Source: [Off the hook](https://surfslang.com/off-the-hook) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt