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, Teahupoo reaches about 30 feet during a big swell).
How shallow is the water at Teahupoo?
It is very, very deep, then very, very shallow Fifty yards beyond the Teahupoo reef, the depth of the ocean drops to more than 300 feet. This is one of the main reasons for the force and power of the wave.
Who first surfed Teahupoo?
Tahitian Thierry Vernaudon
The first surfer to claim the first ride at Teahupoo was Tahitian Thierry Vernaudon in 1985. A few local friends support his story. The entire island is surrounded by coral atolls, making for exciting surf.
How deep is the water at Teahupoo?
The bottom drops to more than 1,000 feet deep just 1/3 mile offshore, and more than one mile deep just three miles offshore. As a result, swells don’t feel the ocean floor until they are about 1/2 mile from shore, allowing the open-ocean energy to march virtually unimpeded into the reef at Teahupoo.
How far offshore is Teahupoo?
ahupoʔo ]) is a village on the southwestern coast of the island of Tahiti, French Polynesia, in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is known for the surf break and heavy, glassy waves offshore, often reaching 2 to 3 m (6.6 to 9.8 ft), and sometimes up to 7 meters (23 feet)….Teahupo’o.
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What time of year does Teahupoo break?
What’s the best time of year to surf Teahupoo (for consistent clean waves)? The best time of year for surfing Teahupoo with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of April.
