A boat going up and down on the waves: surfing?

Question

what is the technical term for when a boat goes up and down over waves... I thought the word "surfing" might work for my essay, however is there more of a technical term that I could use??????? Thanks ; )

Answer 1

Rolling could work, maybe list, sideways turn over the waves, pitch and yaw?  Look them up to see if the fit the sentence you're writing.

Answer 2

Nope, surfing describes it perfectly!