# Reef break

> A wave that breaks over rock or coral.

**What "reef break" means in surfing:** A wave that breaks over rock or coral. Reef breaks are consistent in shape but can be shallow and dangerous.

**Category:** Waves

## Related words

- [Point break](https://surfslang.com/point-break): A wave that wraps around a headland or point of land and peels along it.
- [Beach break](https://surfslang.com/beach-break): A wave that breaks over a sandy bottom.
- [Slab](https://surfslang.com/slab): A thick, heavy wave that breaks suddenly over shallow reef or rock, often with a step in the face.

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Source: [Reef break](https://surfslang.com/reef-break) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt