Teahupoʻo is known for its surf break and resulting heavy, glassy waves, often reaching 2 to 3 m (7 to 10 ft), and sometimes up to 7 m (23 ft). Because of the regularity and size of its waves, it hosts the annual Billabong Pro Teahupoo surf competition (part of the World Championship Tour (WCT) surfing circuit) and hosted the 2024 Olympic ...

2023年6月22日 · Take a look back at the history of how the most infamous wave in the world came into the spotlight and how famous the World Tour event held there today almost never existed. Tahiti's Teahupo’o...

On a big day, the left reef at Teahupo’o in Tahiti is one of the world’s most spectacular waves. This uniquely intense surf zone owes much of its freakish form to an equally unique bottom...

Teahupoo was going wild, pumping serious, breathtaking waves. The South Pacific surf beast, affectionately nicknamed "Chopes," grabbed everyone's attention, and before long, the big wave surfing elite was arriving in Tahiti. The heaviest wave in the world has claimed lives, but it has also crowned unforgettable surf champions and their epic rides.

2021年11月26日 · Teahupoo is one of the most powerful waves in the world, often reaching up to 2-3 meters. When a good swell comes around, you can expect the wave to get up to 7 meters . However, this Tahiti gem isn't known for its height, but rather how thick and heavy its lip is.

2023年8月9日 · Even within Tahiti, which is littered with reefs, Teahupo’o is unique. A very, very long time ago (we’re talking millions of years here), freshwater flowed from the mountains and poured straight at...

2023年2月26日 · Tahiti’s Teahupoo is one of the most mesmerizing and dangerous waves on Earth. It stands as a beacon of freedom, beckoning surfers to its crystal blue depths like moths to a flame. The Tahitian wave has become an international icon for big-wave surfing, drawing in hundreds of thrill seekers each year who brave its treacherous waters.

2019年8月20日 · A look at the history of the most infamous wave in the world, and how the World Tour event held there today nearly wasn’t…

Teahupoo is an extremely interesting wave. Even when you compare Teahupoo to other big wave surfing spots, you’ll notice that Teahupoo’s major wow-factor isn’t its height, but it’s thickness (one of the biggest wave heights ever surfed was ~80 feet, …

A monster of a wave - for serious surfers only. The wave breaks on a shallow reef and produces grinding barrels with the thickest lips. Nicknamed 'Chopes' and pronounced 'cho-po' this epic wave is pretty consistent and will throughout the year. Teahupo'o is currently one of the spots on the WSL Championship Tour.