Instead, you can use the following methods to travel across water:
* Use the "Fly" HM: This will allow you to fly to certain locations on the map, including those across water.
* Take a boat: There are boats available in certain locations in the game that will take you across water.
* Use the "Strength" HM: In some areas, you can push rocks and boulders to clear paths across water.
Remember, these alternatives are specific to Pokemon Light Platinum. In the mainline Pokemon games, HM Surf is a standard move that you can use to travel across water.