Reef BreakExpertwinter

Teahupo'o

Considered the heaviest wave in the world. Thick, mutant barrels over extremely shallow reef. Olympic venue for Paris 2024. The end of the road on Tahiti's south coast.

Left reef break — the heaviest wave in the world

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

4–20 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (N)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Expert

Location

County

French Polynesia

Region

Tahiti

Coordinates

-17.8570, -149.2555

NOAA Buoy

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