.surf domains list

What is .surf TLD

The .surf top-level domain identifies projects, brands, and communities connected to surfing and adjacent water-sports culture. As a semantic, activity-focused namespace, it signals relevance immediately and helps distinguish content from generic options. In our index of .surf domains we observe 8,117 active registrations, with 6,413 live .surf websites distributed across 55 countries, indicating a compact yet globally dispersed footprint. Usage spans surf schools, retail, equipment makers, travel operators, magazines, and event properties, where memorability and topical alignment matter more than breadth. Compared with legacy extensions, .surf websites typically prioritize clarity over scale, aligning names with discipline-specific keywords and locales. We continually monitor churn, growth, and DNS posture to map adoption signals. Download webatla’s .surf datasets to analyze adoption.

History and key features of .surf TLD

Introduced during ICANN’s new gTLD expansion in the 2010s, the .surf TLD was designed to give surf-oriented organizations a precise namespace without geographic limits. Policies are broadly consistent with other generic spaces, typically allowing global registrants and standard DNS operations. From an operational perspective, we track resolution and activity: 6,413 .surf domains currently publish DNS records, feeding measurable traffic and content signals from .surf websites. Short, descriptive labels and category relevance are the defining features, often paired with localities or brand names. Recent velocity shows steady interest: 35 new registrations last week and 413 in February 2026 overall for the last month in our logs. These indicators help benchmark lifecycle health against adjacent niches. Download webatla’s historical .surf datasets for deeper analysis.

Why and who choose the .surf domain

Organizations choose .surf domains when brand meaning, community alignment, and discoverability outweigh sheer scale. We see adoption among surf schools, travel guides, retail platforms, equipment brands, athletes, and media initiatives seeking immediate topical clarity for .surf websites. Our global index shows usage in 55 countries, with 6,413 live sites indicating an active content core relative to 8,117 registered .surf domains. Naming patterns often combine sport terms with places, events, or product categories, supporting intuitive navigation and search relevance. For entities operating across coastal markets, the extension consolidates identity while remaining neutral to jurisdiction. We segment performance by resolution status, age cohorts, and content cadence to surface quality signals. Download segmentable .surf domain datasets from webatla.