man surfing: medium-dark skin tone
A person surfing with a dark skin tone, depicted as a man. The person is riding a surfboard on a wave.
There are different emoji meanings for man surfing: medium-dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Strongly associated with beach culture, surfing as a sport and lifestyle, and coastal communities. Symbolizes summer, vacation, and a relaxed attitude.
- East Asian culture
- May be seen as a symbol of Western sports or exotic activities, but generally understood as leisure or sport. Less ingrained in daily life than in coastal Western cultures.