How do I get surf in HG?

Question

I at LAKE OF RAGE!!! I ONLY HAVE 3 BADGEZ!!!

Comments

You shouldn't be at the Lake Of Rage, you should be at the Ecurteak Gym beating Morty.

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I beat morty

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Then why do you only have 3 badges? Shouldn't you have 4?

Answer 1

To get surf in heartgold/soulsilver. You have to first beat the the rocket grunt inside the Ecruteak dance theater. after that, talk to the old man and then he will give the HM Known as: "Surf".

Source

Answer 2

At Ecruteak City. A reward from the old man for saving the Dance Theater from the Team Rocket Grunt.

http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ecruteak_City#Items