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I'm having the same problem. I saw a video on youtube where Froakie learned surf, but I started the game with Fennikin. :/ Caught myself a nice Staryu and everything thinking it would help me get across the lakes in the forest, but nope.
Anyway, I really like the game. Cool concept...