Teahupoʻo has a reputation for surfing, partly due to its unique form. An extremely shallow coral reef, which ranges up to 20 inches (51 cm) beneath the water's surface, is responsible for a …

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 ...

Jul 28, 2024 · A range of other unique features contribute to the way the wave breaks at Teahupo’o – and what makes it so challenging as a surfing wave. A deep channel runs …

Mar 2, 2025 · According to many, water has flowed down the mountains behind Teahupo’o over the course of thousands of years, eroding the reef to create Passe Havea.

Aug 1, 2024 · A range of other unique features contribute to the way the wave breaks at Teahupo’o. A deep channel runs alongside the shallow reef shelf. The wave doesn’t break in …

Here's everything you should know about one of the planet's heaviest and most dangerous surfing waves. Welcome to Teahupoo, Tahiti. Enjoy your ride at The End of the Road.

Aug 9, 2023 · Keala Kennelly always comes to mind when thinking of Teahupo’o on its smaller days, getting dragged across the reef and surfacing with a crack in her skull, a broken …

Sep 22, 2023 · The Teahupoo wave forms in the Teahupo'o Passage, a narrow strip of water that connects the open ocean to the Tahitian lagoon. The pass is narrow and features a coral reef …

These channels in the reef are caused by the geology of the mountains of Teahupoo. Coral can only grow with a certain salinity (salt content). So when the fresh rain water gets sent down the …

Jan 27, 2024 · The combination of the depth of the reef and the force of the ocean produces a hollow, tubular and devastating wave, up to 10 meters high. The ultimate challenge for surfers …