Double sided Jetty fishin, and a river runs thru it...
it's shore fishing, yes.. but I would not liken it, to a night of surf fishing..
it is it's own unique style.
You certainley don't use the same techniques and gear, you do from a sandy beach.
Definition of Surf from American Heritage Dictionary.
surf (sûrf) KEY
NOUN:
The waves of the sea as they break upon a shore or reef.
Definition of Fishing from American Heritage Dictionary.
fish·ing (fshng) KEY
NOUN:
The act, occupation, or sport of catching fish.
A place for catching fish.
So if you are engaged in the Act, Occupation or Sport of Fishing where the waves can break on the Shore or Reef you are standing on then its Surf Fishing. Doesn't say anything about it being "Qualified" as Man-Made or Nature Made.
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."