General
blown out
What does blown out mean?
Describes surf that has been rendered rough and choppy by onshore wind, ruining the wave faces.
"By noon the wind picked up and it was completely blown out."
Origin
Descriptive surf term for waves 'blown' apart by wind.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'blown out' mean in surfing?
It means the wind has picked up and churned the surf into a rough, choppy mess, ruining the clean wave faces.
What causes surf to get blown out?
Strong wind, especially onshore wind, disorganises the waves and breaks up their surface until they're too messy to ride well.
When does surf usually blow out?
Often later in the day as the wind builds, which is why surfers favour calm early-morning sessions before it blows out.
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