If you’re overwhelmed by your problems, read these Surf’s Up quotes we’ve compiled!
Surf’s Up is an animated movie that obviously revolves around surfing. However, alongside that, it also explores lessons on friendship and finding one’s way through the darkness.
Cody Maverick, the protagonist, is a young penguin who aspires to become a famous surfer. However, before reaching the top, he must face and rise above the challenges around him.
In his journey toward becoming a champion surfer, he comes across his idol, Big Z, who was once the greatest surfer ever. Together, they learn from each other’s mistakes and live by Big Z’s motto, “Winners find a way, no matter what!”
To learn more about Cody, Big Z, and the other characters, check out our collection of quotes below. We’ve got 30 of the movie’s best quotes to help you ride every wave in life!
Best Surf’s Up Quotes
1. “You know what surfing is about in here. But not in here.” – Big Z
2. “Cody. I know he’s out here. I can feel it in my nuggets!” – Chicken Joe
3. “I’m not gonna lie to you. This is like, it’s huge, man. Winners find a way, no matter what, right?” – Cody Maverick
4. “I don’t understand why everybody have to be so judgmental. I understand why mom’s judgmental. I think it’s ’cause she cares, partially. Think it’s also partially ’cause everyone else is lookin’ at her like, ‘Hey, Cody’s just a bum, ‘Cody’s this,’ ‘Cody’s that,’ ‘Cody’s this.’ Cody’s me, bro. Let me be me. When is that going to start?” – Cody Maverick
5. Arnold: “A winner is someone who doesn’t knock me off my surfboard and break it when I’m trying to get some big waves. Especially Tank, he’s definitely not a winner.”
Smudge: “He’s a dirty trash can full of poop.”
6. “I’m Chicken Joe. Joseph. It’s long for Joe.” – Chicken Joe
7. Cody Maverick: “Well, I lost.”
Big Z: “Yeah. Me, too. Come on, loser.”
8. “Here I am, having a good time, riding the waves with my friends, not caring about who wins or loses but just surfing. Good old-fashioned fun, that’s, well, fun! Okay, I guess you’re just tired of hearing me talk about myself, so I’m off.” – Cody Maverick
9. Reggie Belafonte: “Hay, check this out! You wanna talk to talent scouts? People find talent; I bring them back from the dead! The now living legend—.”
Big Z: “Reggie, shut up.”
Reggie Belafonte: “What? What do you mean shut up?”
Big Z: “I’m not a legend. I’m just a guy looking for a nice wave and some good friends.”
Inspirational Surf’s Up Quotes
10. “This is what it’s all about. What could be better than this?” – Big Z
11. “Hey, everybody. Yep, it’s me. It’s Z. I got lost out there, but this young kid, Cody, he brought me back to shore. Thanks a lot, Cody.” – Big Z
12. “They see their goal. They just go for it! They’re not in it for the money or the glory. They’re in it for the joy of it and the rapture and the slow-motion instant replay.” – Mikey Abromowitz
13. “Who was Big Z? You’re asking the right guy. You got that far. Z is everything. Big Z is surfing. I mean, there might as well not have been an ocean before Z. They invented the ocean for him. ‘Cause he lived so hard because he wasn’t afraid to live. He wasn’t afraid to die. He came to Antarctica when I was just a kid. Man, it was the biggest thing that ever happened here. And suddenly, there he was. Just floating over the water. Just hovering, you know, like weightless. He could’ve walked up to anyone, and he walked right up to me. And he gives me this awesome, one-of-a-kind Big Z necklace. And then he tells me, ‘You know, kid, never give up. Find a way, ’cause that’s what winners do.’ He was the greatest. Everyone looked up to him, respected him, loved him. And one day, one day, I’m gonna be just like him.” – Cody Maverick
14. “No joy, man. No joy. Fail.” – Big Z
15. Cody Maverick: “Can we do some training? Like, seriously, please?”
Big Z: “What are you talking about? Whaddaya think we’re doing?”
Cody Maverick: “We’re acting like a couple of nut jobs; that’s what I think we’re doing.”
Big Z: “Yeah, good. You’re learning.”
16. Cody Maverick: “Why didn’t you come back after you fell off the wave?”
Big Z: “That wave—that last day, winning had become everything to me. I knew I was gonna beat Tank. But then, uh, you know—he starts to surf circles around me. I saw what he was doing; I couldn’t do what he was doing. Times had changed, you know, he—I didn’t wanna walk back on that beach with all my fans there, you know—loser. I’m lookin’ at Big Z, the loser, the has-been. So—poof! Big Z’s dead, and that’s how it’s gonna stay. Let me play that song.”
Cody Maverick: “What about, ‘never give up?’ What about ‘find a way?’”
Big Z: “Yeah, well—.”
Cody Maverick: “You’re giving up, Z! You’re giving up!”
Big Z: “Yeah! I’m givin’ up. That’s my way. Givin’ up.”
Cody Maverick: “I—I thought you were the one guy.”
Big Z: “You don’t like it, find your own way! Leave me out of it! Leave me out of it.”
17. Filmmaker: “So, Cody, when you take your first wave, and the whole island’s there to watch, what’s it gonna be like?”
Cody Maverick: “It’s gonna be amazing. Honestly, it’ll be the best wave of my life, and I hope the cameras are rolling because you’re gonna want to watch it over and over and over and over again. It’s gonna be awesome.”
Surf’s Up Quotes That Are Simply Iconic
18. Filmmaker: “Do you have any other talents?”
Cody Maverick: “Heh, you mean like, singin’ and dancin’? Naw, man, I just surf.”
19. “You know, we’ve known each other way back since, like, yesterday, I think it was.” – Chicken Joe
20. Filmmaker: “Aren’t you worried about being out here in the jungle? Isn’t it kinda dangerous?”
Chicken Joe: “Dude, the jungle is like the most peaceful place on the planet.”
21. Rob: “Dig this, Sal. The section behind me, it’s called The Boneyards. Very few surfers have ventured in there and come out alive.”
SPEN Announcer: “Are you trying to tell me people have died here?”
Rob: “That’s right, Sal.”
SPEN Announcer: “A moment of silence for them. And we keep it moving!”
22. “A role model? No. But I do consider myself somebody that everyone should look up to. Kids should try to pretend that they’re Tank. I mean, they should try. Good luck, kids!” – Tank Evans
Funny Surf’s Up Quotes to Keep You Smiling All Day
23. Edna Maverick: “It really wasn’t that easy for him growing up. Like I said before, he never, he never really knew his father.”
Cody Maverick: “I’m not really the person to ask about it, truthfully, because I was too young to remember. I mean, look, I’m not the only kid on the island whose dad was—y’know—eaten.”
24. Chicken Joe: “What are you standing here next to me for? You should go talk to her.”
Cody Maverick: “No way, man! I’m not gonna go talk to her.”
Chicken Joe: “Dude, she’s totally into you! She called you crap!”
25. Tank Evans: “These are my ladies. This is Jill. This is my lady, Amy. Little Suzy. Brianna. You know why we call her Brianna, right?”
Filmmaker: “No—.”
Tank Evans: “Yeah, it’s a long story.”
26. “They treat me as their king and put me in their hot tub. I guess their royal hot tub. It got all hot and steamy. It really opened up my pores. They even served me food while I was in there. As great as it was, I still had a vision of my quest.” – Chicken Joe
27. Lani Aliikai: “Can I ask you something personal?”
Cody Maverick: “Lani, we’re in the shower together! Y’can say whatever you want.”
Surf’s Up Quotes for Chicken Joe Fans
28. “Radical.” – Chicken Joe
29. “So it’s day three. I come across Pen Guans.” – Chicken Joe
30. Rob: “How’s it feel to win, Joe?”
Chicken Joe: “I won?”
Did These Surf’s Up Quotes Help You Find Your Way Through the Waves of Life?
Life can be challenging, and we all face difficulties and obstacles. There’s no denying how tough it is to continue going forward versus how easy it is to give up.
However, when facing this dilemma, we must remember that giving up is not an option. Like Cody, you must put in hard work to achieve your goals.
It may take time, but persistence will always pay off, and if you keep fighting, your dreams will come true. Be courageous and hold a positive outlook on life; remember that you can do anything if you believe in yourself and have good friends who support you, such as Big Z, Chicken Joe, Lani, and Tank.
And finally, like Big Z, remember that failure isn’t the end. As long as you keep going, you’ll find new ways of getting closer and closer to the top!
Yes, life is tough, but we hope these Surf’s Up quotes were able to inspire you to keep pushing forward. You are the main character of your story, and we know that you will overcome all the challenges life throws you!
