▲A small dog shreds a wave in a California Surf-A-Thon.

▲This sopping dog looks like she's seen some things.

▲The banana split trio falls apart.

▲Most beginner surfers know this feeling well.

▲Now she's just showing off.

▲The man and his dog look like they're taking a casual stroll.

▲A dog abandons his surfboard in a fantastic action shot.

▲The talent out there is wild.

▲She's asking herself why she's out here and not chewing on her favorite toy.

▲A dog catches a frisbee while riding the nose of a board.

▲Dog surfing competitions draw out big crowds, so the pressure is on.

▲A dog tries to stay balanced on the tumultuous water.

▲The dog runs in slow motion along the beach, board in tow, ears flapping in the wind.

▲Flofy and Prince Dudeman, besides having great names, make a great team.

▲There will be other waves.

▲People gather around to congratulate the teeny talent.

▲Brandy the Pug catches a nice wave, proving any body type can surf.

▲A small dog gets suited up for her time to shine.

▲Prince Dudeman practices his balance on his owner’s head.

▲This surf dog pro looks like a natural.

▲The blue Mohawk is a nice touch.

▲JoJo the Corgi rides in style with her low center of gravity.

▲A dog leaves a slow human behind and rides down a wave.

▲A mellow dog catches a wave lying down.

▲A man grabs his pup as the wave crests, readying her for the fall.

▲Little Einstein is color-coordinated and ready to go.

▲It's probably a balancing strategy.

▲And perhaps contemplating why he's doing this again…

▲A dog looks on nervously as her teammate ducks down behind.

▲The dog makes it back to shore in a race against Mother Nature.

▲A dog keeps the board steady while his owner struggles to stay on.

▲The man learns a thing or two from his co-surfer.

▲A dog catches quite an impressive wave.

▲Cherie, a French Bulldog, looks pretty in pink as she returns to the beach.

▲Kentucky Gallahue checks out the wave with his dog Derby California.

▲A swimmer cheers as a dog catches a wave.

▲Surely when this surf dog gets in the water, that frown is turned upside down.

▲Australian dog trainer and former surfing champion Chris de Aboitiz rides a wave with his dogs off Sydney's Palm Beach.

▲This confident canine rides a wave like it owns it.

▲Aboitiz uses the discipline of surfing as a way of teaching owners to build healthy relationships with dogs.

▲What would you do if you saw these two pups join you on a wave?

▲A dog named Rama surfs a wave in Australia, giving a new meaning to "nose ride."

▲You get a mouthful of salt water.

▲An owner grabs his dog as a big wave hits.

▲The panic in this dog's eyes is palpable.

▲This dog is all smiles for the camera as he catches a wave.

▲This dog is probably wondering if the tutu was really necessary.

▲A dog shakes dry after collecting its participant medal for surfing in the Surf City Surf Dog Contest.

▲These cuties should get a medal just for warming people's hearts.

▲An Australian Kelpie named Abbie catches a wave as she competes in the middle-size dog category at Petco Unleashed surfing dog contest.

▲Sharing some tips while waiting for the next wave.

▲A dog takes a wave on two legs.

▲The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever named Torrey grips the board for dear life.

▲A wall of water approaches this pooch’s face,

▲Surfer dog Joey looks like he's really enjoying himself.

▲A dog takes in all the people watching as the board crashes forward.

▲A dog casually rides what must seem like a tsunami to her.

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Ah, that wet dog smell.

▲He's the only one who remembered his swimming trunks.

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Everyone knows surfing is not an easy sport. It takes courage, strength, intuition, and resilience, but there's a certain kind of surfing that also takes cuteness. Yes, dog surfing. It's a real thing that exists, and it is as adorable as you might imagine.

It's also nice to know that at any given time there is likely a pooch catching a wave on some salty corner of the Earth, and maybe one day you'll get to witness the spectacle of the World Dog Surfing Championships yourself. But, for now, enjoy these hilariously cute photos of surf dogs catching some gnarly waves.