#surf — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 22.3M total posts and 920 new posts daily, #surf is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.6K likes and 65 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #surf

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#surfing	22.3M	920	3.6K	100	58
#beach	307.0M	22.5K	1.6K	100	52
#ocean	89.9M	4.5K	533	100	38
#waves	36.7M	1.3K	2.8K	100	65
#travel	780.0M	85.1K	501	100	37

Related Hashtags to #surf

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sea	182.6M	6.9K	1.8K	100	57
#surfer	6.9M	106	1.3K	100	57
#surflife	3.7M	242	1.4K	100	66
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	2.1K	100	59
#beachlife	48.6M	3.5K	1.3K	100	73

Similar Hashtags to #surf

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#surfing	22.3M	920	3.6K	100	58
#surflife	3.7M	242	1.4K	100	66
#surfer	6.9M	106	1.3K	100	57
#surfphotography	2.9M	174	3.5K	100	69
#surfacepatterndesign	1.5M	261	843	100	49

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #surf on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #surf has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #surf alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #surf with #sea, #surfer, #surflife for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #surf on Instagram?

#surf has 22.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 920 new posts added daily. The average post using #surf receives 3.6K likes and 65 comments.

Is #surf a good hashtag to use?

#surf has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 58/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #surf?

The best hashtags to use with #surf include: #sea, #surfer, #surflife, #nature, #beachlife. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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