# Sketchy

> Risky, unpredictable or slightly dodgy, whether the wave, the reef or the conditions.

**What "sketchy" means in surfing:** Risky, unpredictable or slightly dodgy, whether the wave, the reef or the conditions.

**Example:** "Sketchy take-off with the reef right there."

**Category:** Conditions

## Related words

- [Heavy](https://surfslang.com/heavy): Serious, dangerous or intense.
- [Slab](https://surfslang.com/slab): A thick, heavy wave that breaks suddenly over shallow reef or rock, often with a step in the face.
- [Gnarly](https://surfslang.com/gnarly): Dangerous, extreme or intimidating.

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