Item: YouRiding - Surf and Bodyboard
Rating: 80
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

80/100

YouRiding Surf and Bodyboard is clearly a labor of love for board sports fans. It’s a simulation that prioritizes realism over arcade physics, and the result is one of the most technical surfing games on mobile. The game features real-world waves like Teahupoo and Kirra, and the way the water moves feels authentic. Learning to time your layback snaps or backflips is challenging but deeply satisfying once it clicks.

The community aspect is where this game really lives. The wave editor allows for infinite content, and the multiplayer tournaments feel genuinely competitive with their 16-surfer bracket system. The recently updated 'stick + swipe' controls make the technical maneuvers feel more intuitive on a touchscreen. It’s not a 'pick up and play' casual game—it takes practice to master the tube riding—but for those who love the sport, it’s the best representation of it on the App Store.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1586421941

$5.99 13+★4.2 112 reviews

Author : BoardScore, Inc.

Pubish Date : Tue Sep 06 2022

Last Update Date : Mon Jan 19 2026

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 0.13.0Mon Jan 19 2026

Represent Your Roots!
The community has spoken, and we’re bringing national pride to the lineup! You can now select your country flag from your profile. Your flag will proudly appear next to your name on the Global Leaderboards, in Multiplayer Heats, and on your User Profile. Show the world where the best riders come from!
New: Hourly Multiplayer Competitions
No more waiting around for a heat to fill up! We’ve moved to a fixed hourly schedule to ensure more competitive heats and more predictable action.
- Live Countdown: Check the new in-game timer to see exactly when the next global competition kicks off.
- Maximum Action: By aggregating riders at the top of every hour, you’re guaranteed bigger heats and tougher competition.
YouRiding - A realistic surf and bodyboard game played by millions of riders since 2007!
SURF AND BODYBOARD
Each sport comes with maneuvers like layback snap, tail blow, or nosepick for surfing, and El Rollo, ARS, and backflip for bodyboarding.
REALISTIC WAVES
Ride real waves like Kirra in Australia, Skeleton Bay in Namibia, Teahupoo in French Polynesia, or Supertubos in Portugal.
WAVE EDITOR
Create your local spot or your dream wave. Left or right, big or small, fast or slow sections, flat or hollow, you can create any wave you want.
COMMUNITY WAVES
Play hundreds of different waves created by the community giving you a potential infinite content to discover.
MULTIPLAYER
Play online against other players in 16 surfers bracket tournaments with man-on-man heats and direct elimination.
RANKINGS
Each freeride or community wave comes with full rankings based on best score, longest barrel, or total barrel length.
CUSTOMIZATION
Change your boards or wetsuits with real life brands.
Follow us on social media for updates @youridinggames.
#neverstopriding
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
YouRiding - A realistic surf and bodyboard game played by millions of riders since 2007!
SURF AND BODYBOARD
Each sport comes with maneuvers like layback snap, tail blow, or nosepick for surfing, and El Rollo, ARS, and backflip for bodyboarding.
REALISTIC WAVES
Ride real waves like Kirra in Australia, Skeleton Bay in Namibia, Teahupoo in French Polynesia, or Supertubos in Portugal.
WAVE EDITOR
Create your local spot or your dream wave. Left or right, big or small, fast or slow sections, flat or hollow, you can create any wave you want.
COMMUNITY WAVES
Play hundreds of different waves created by the community giving you a potential infinite content to discover.
MULTIPLAYER
Play online against other players in 16 surfers bracket tournaments with man-on-man heats and direct elimination.
RANKINGS
Each freeride or community wave comes with full rankings based on best score, longest barrel, or total barrel length.
CUSTOMIZATION
Change your boards or wetsuits with real life brands.
Follow us on social media for updates @youridinggames.
#neverstopriding

Ratings & Reviews

4.2 out of 5 with 112 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

YouRiding is a realistic surf and bodyboard game that has been a favorite for riders since 2007. Featuring a deep maneuver system including layback snaps and ARS, players can ride legendary real-world spots like Kirra and Teahupoo. The game boasts a powerful wave editor for custom creations and a thriving community where you can share and play infinite user-generated waves. Compete in man-on-man heats in online tournaments or climb the global rankings for the longest barrel or highest score in this definitive ocean sports experience.

Features

Real-World Wave Locations

Technical Maneuver System

Custom Wave Editor

16-Surfer Bracket Tournaments

Real-Life Brand Customization

Tips

Mastering the Barrel

To get a long barrel score, stay as close to the foam as possible without getting 'clipped.' Use the speed boost key to launch out of sections before the wave closes out.

Promotion Videos

YouRiding Teaser - YouTube

Gameplays

Multiplayer Strategy

In 16-surfer brackets, priority is everything. Wait for the set waves to get higher scoring potential rather than catching every small wave that comes by.