Surfing the Waves

Learn how to master Mantine Surf in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Discover tips on building speed, performing tricks, and unlocking rewards to achieve high scores.

Speed is crucial for Mantine Surf. To build speed, move the circle pad right to go up a wave, and just before the crest, push it left to descend and gain momentum. You'll see speedlines indicating your speed, progressing from white to light orange, then orange with white stripes, and finally a dark orange aura when you've reached maximum speed.

To perform tricks, hold the circle pad right after gaining sufficient speed to launch into the air. The higher your speed, the more airtime you'll have. Your touch screen displays the necessary circle pad combos for tricks. Messing up the final move results in a Magikarp Splash, which grants many points but can only be used once. To land properly and retain speed, cut off tricks before landing. A smooth landing loses very little speed, allowing for consistent airtime.

Here is a table of tricks:

While maximum speed is ideal, some courses have many obstacles. In these cases, focusing on getting some airtime for tricks might be more beneficial than trying to reach top speed. As you approach the finish line, any tricks performed while crossing still count, so maximize your airtime.

Beating high scores on beach bulletin boards earns recognition and unlocks new moves. Achieving the best score on all four beaches rewards you with a Pikachu that knows the move Surf, holding a Gold Bottle Cap. To receive it, speak to the man in the Surfing Pikachu building in Heahea City.