Surf is a music genre that dominated in the early 1960s, especially on the southern beaches of California. It is characterized by an intense guitar sound, often with "reverb" to convey the feeling of sea waves. The musical pieces aim to capture the beach atmosphere and the feeling of adventure. Additionally, the lyrics often refer to sand, the sea, and the surfer culture. Mainly instrumental, Surf marked an era with bands like the Beach Boys and the Ventures.