#surfing — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 39.2M total posts and 2.0K new posts daily, #surfing is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 27 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #surfing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#surf	39.2M	2.0K	1.2K	100	48
#beach	307.0M	22.5K	1.6K	100	52
#waves	36.7M	1.3K	2.8K	100	65
#surfer	6.9M	106	1.3K	100	57
#ocean	89.9M	4.5K	533	100	38

Related Hashtags to #surfing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#surflife	3.7M	242	1.4K	100	66
#surfphotography	2.9M	174	3.5K	100	69
#travel	780.0M	85.1K	2.0K	100	62
#surfinglife	2.6M	95	1.2K	96	57
#sea	182.6M	6.9K	1.8K	100	57

Similar Hashtags to #surfing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#surfinglife	2.6M	95	1.2K	96	57
#kitesurfing	3.6M	231	2.3K	100	59
#windsurfing	1.5M	127	744	100	43
#surfingphotography	777.0K	0	1.7K	20	43
#wakesurfing	946.0K	85	1.7K	88	57

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #surfing on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #surfing has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #surfing alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #surfing with #surflife, #surfphotography, #travel 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 #surfing on Instagram?

#surfing has 39.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #surfing receives 1.2K likes and 27 comments.

Is #surfing a good hashtag to use?

#surfing has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 48/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #surfing?

The best hashtags to use with #surfing include: #surflife, #surfphotography, #travel, #surfinglife, #sea. 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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