When in surfing, What is the expectation of the athlete?

Question

This is for a report! Please Help ME!

Answer 1

Excellent balance, low center of gravity.  Almost all professional surfers are below 5'10.  They also must have a pretty strong upper body, both for getting up quickly on the board and for paddling out into heavy waves

Answer 2

in terms of physical condition

strong upper body to lift themselves off the board

good balance to maintance the stance

good co ordination and leg strength

as well as ability to perfrom various aerial manuvers and cutbacks.

Answer 3

water knowledge (biology and physics) and comfort.