General
epic
What does epic mean?
Anything awesome or cool, especially top-class surf or extremely good waves.
"The swell was epic — overhead and glassy all day."
Origin
General slang intensifier widely adopted in surf culture for great conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What does epic mean in surfing?
It describes top-class surf or exceptionally good waves, and by extension anything awesome about a session.
How do surfers use epic?
They use it to praise great conditions, as in 'the swell was epic', meaning the waves were outstanding all day.
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