Surf Simply on Instagram: "How to identify each part of the wave. Watching a breaking wave is one of the most captivating visions for a surfer. A surfer needs to learn and understand each part of a breaking wave and what each energy zone is best for specific maneuvers or speed generation. The pocket/curl This is where the wave stands vertically and breaks forward. It is the steepest part of the wave and also where a surfer can generate the most speed. The Face/Wall This is the standing wall part