Ride rolling waves, collect stars and dodge rocks, boats and sharks. Wave Rider is a free single-player surfing game for mobile and desktop browsers.
WAVE RIDER
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PAUSED
The ocean can wait.
WIPEOUT!
Find your flow.
Steer smoothly, follow the stars and jump from wave peaks or ramps. Keep your landings straight. Three lives, one endless ocean.
Hold ← / → or A / D. On touchscreens, swipe sideways or hold the arrow buttons.
Space, ↑, W or an upward swipe jumps. Ramps launch you higher. Ease your steering before landing.
Actions build a ×5 combo. Stars mark a clear route. Pause with Ⅱ, Escape or P. Rotate your phone for a wider view.
Scoring and power-ups
Distance earns points. Stars +10, golden stars +100, waves +50 / +100 / +200, tricks +25 / +50 / +100 / +250, clean landing +100, near miss +50, dolphin +250, boat-wake jump +75, clean giant wave +1000. Action bonuses use your current combo and double-score power-up. Every five successful actions raises the combo, up to ×5; collisions reset it.
Shield blocks one hit. Magnet attracts stars for 8 seconds; boost lasts 5 seconds; double score lasts 10 seconds. A wipeout costs one life, then gives a brief respawn and 2 seconds of protection. Straight landings earn bonuses; hard turning can wobble or crash a high jump.
Wave Rider uses original Canvas artwork and synthesized sound. No account, payment or download is required to play. Best score, best distance and highest combo stay on this device when storage is available.
Quick facts
- Genre
- Arcade surfing / endless runner
- Price
- Free
- Download
- Not required
- Account
- Not required
- Devices
- Mobile and desktop browsers
- Play mode
- Single player
Ocean adventures
Catch small, medium, large and giant waves. Jump from ramps and boat wakes, perform automatic aerial tricks, and land straight for bonuses. Follow star trails through clear routes while the ocean changes from daylight to sunset.
Three lives, a growing combo, shields, magnets, speed boosts and double-score bonuses give every run a new rhythm. Wind and rough water add variety. Friendly dolphins offer bonuses; sharks and other hazards cost lives.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wave Rider?
Wave Rider is a free endless surfing game. Steer through rolling waves, collect stars, jump from ramps and avoid ocean hazards. The run ends when you lose all three lives.
How do I control the surfer?
Hold the left and right arrow keys or A and D to steer. Press Space, Up or W to jump. On a phone, swipe sideways or upward, or use the on-screen buttons.
Do I need an account or download?
No. Play for free in a modern browser without signing up or installing an app. JavaScript is needed for gameplay.
Can I pause and save my score?
Yes. Use the pause button, P or Escape. Switching tabs also pauses. Your best score, distance and combo are saved on this device when browser storage is available; unfinished runs are not saved.
How do waves and power-ups work?
Good, great and perfect wave rides earn bonuses. Ramps and wave peaks enable higher jumps. A shield blocks one hit; magnet lasts 8 seconds, speed boost 5 seconds and double score 10 seconds.
Does it work in my language?
The page, controls, power-up messages and results are available in 20 languages. Use the language selector to switch. Landscape gives the widest view; portrait play is also supported.