phrase General Slang

going off

GOH-ing OFF · phrase · slang

The surf is exceptional and breaking beautifully right now.

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Definitions

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Said of surf conditions that are really good and breaking nicely, often better than expected.

“You should've been here at dawn — it was going off.”
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going off In A Sentence

You should've been here at dawn — it was going off.

Origin & Usage

Surf slang for waves 'going off' like fireworks or an alarm.

People Also Ask

What does going off mean in surfing?

It describes surf conditions that are really good and breaking beautifully, often better than expected.

Is going off the same as firing?

Yes, they're used interchangeably. Both mean the waves are excellent and pumping right now.

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