How Many Calories Does Surfing Burn?

Surfing feels exhausting; averages include a lot of sitting. Paddle-heavy days earn more than mellow peak-season crowds.

Working MET ≈ 3 (typical surf session average — paddling spikes, sitting on the board drops it). At 70 kg that is ~105 kcal / 30 min. Scale for bodyweight; long rests lower the real total.

Calorie table

Estimated calories for Surfing (MET ≈ 3):

55 kg: 15 min: ~41 · 30 min: ~83 · 45 min: ~124 · 60 min: ~165

70 kg: 15 min: ~53 · 30 min: ~105 · 45 min: ~158 · 60 min: ~210

85 kg: 15 min: ~64 · 30 min: ~128 · 45 min: ~191 · 60 min: ~255

Continuous effort only.

Where IGNITE AI fits

Dawn patrol hunger is dishonest. IGNITE AI logs the breakfast burrito with the same seriousness as the session — ocean credit, kitchen debit.

Bottom line

Use ~105 kcal / 30 min at 70 kg as a starting point for surfing, then trust weekly food averages more than any single board.