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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 the 2024 Olympic surfing ...
22 cze 2023 · Tahiti's Teahupo’o (pronounced Chop-pu) is widely regarded as one of the heaviest waves in the world. Nestled on the southwest corner of Tahiti's smaller dormant volcano, Tahiti Iti,...
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...
28 lip 2024 · There are some great surfers vying for gold in Tahiti, but arguably the star of the show is the famous Teahupo'o wave itself. Here’s what makes it special, and why surfers respect its power.
26 lis 2021 · 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.
According to Tahitian tradition, this natural behemoth, nicknamed the "skull mountain" (tea-hu-poo), draws upon a divine energy, with waves reaching heights exceeding 7 metres. Throughout the centuries. Until 1985, the mythical wave was revered from afar, feared for its raw power.
31 lip 2023 · XXL Teahupo’o waves. Enormous waves see the world’s best big wave surfers drawn to Tahiti as the 2023 southern swell season opens.
