The term 'Surfer Wannabe' is often used to describe someone who is not an experienced surfer, but who wants to be one. The crossword solutions for this term are 'HODAD' (5 letters) and 'HOD' (3 letters). 'HODAD' is a slang term derived from the word 'hodaddy, ' which was originally used to describe someone who was a novice surfer. 'HOD' is an acronym for 'Hang On Dude, ' which is a phrase commonly used by surfers. Both terms are used to describe someone who is not an experienced surfer, but who wants to be one.