I developed a recent interest in surfing.
The best place to go surfing is in the ocean because it has the best waves. 
What are the origins of surfing?
Even though surfing has probably been around for awhile, Joseph Banks discovered the actual idea of surfing during a voyage to Tahiti. The art of surfing is known as 
Where else can you surf other than the ocean?
You can also surf in lakes and rivers in standing waves or tidal bores.
Wow, that's awesome! What is the biggest wave ever surfed?
I'm not sure. But when it comes to a standing wave, the amplitude of the wave may vary with time but the phase remains constant.