adjective
General Slang
glassy
GLASS-ee · adjective · slang
Ocean surface so smooth and clean it looks like glass.
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Extremely smooth water conditions undisturbed by wind, giving the surface a glass-like sheen. Prized surf conditions.
“Early morning was dead glassy before the wind came up.”
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glassy In A Sentence
Early morning was dead glassy before the wind came up.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive surf term comparing calm water to glass.
People Also Ask
What does 'glassy' mean in surfing?
It means the ocean surface is perfectly smooth and windless, so it looks like glass — ideal conditions that make wave faces clean and easy to ride.
When is the surf usually glassy?
Often at dawn (a 'dawn patrol' session) before the wind picks up, since it's wind on the surface that ruins the glass.
Is glassy good for surfing?
Yes — glassy conditions are highly prized because the smooth faces give the cleanest, most controllable rides.
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