In 1963, a simple twelve-bar blues instrumental became the definitive anthem of surf culture.

: The term is also used in skiing and snowboarding to describe sudden, violent falls, often requiring specific physical conditioning to prevent injury. 3. Entertainment and Media

: Wiping out can be dangerous, involving "hold-downs" underwater or collisions with reefs and boards. Expert surfers use techniques like covering their heads with their arms and falling flat to distribute impact.

In surfing, a "wipeout" describes the moment a rider is thrown off their board by a wave.