With the world’s best surfers heading to Tahiti for the upcoming Billabong Pro, we look at just why Teahupoo is the most dangerous wave in the world. Teahupoo is the most dangerous break in the world.

“Although Tahiti scored a decent size south swell back in February, the last couple of months have been unusually small,” explained longtime Tahiti-based photographer Tim McKenna. “The last week of ...

Surfline was asked to research the swell climate for Teahupoo, Tahiti to determine the possible best dates during April and May for an ASP World Tour event. The event traditionally has been scheduled ...

After hosting surfing during the Paris 2024 Olympics, the presence of Teahupo’o, Tahiti became a worldwide phenomenon. Folks who had likely never seen any surfing in their entire lives were tuning in ...

Matahi Drollet and Tahiti's best charged flawless barrels during the first major swell of the year.

A surfer rides a huge wave at the Teahupoo beach in the French Polynesia island of Tahiti on August 13, 2021. (Photo by Tim McKenna / AFP) (Photo by TIM MCKENNA/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty ...

In French Polynesia, waves are revered and feared at the legendary surf break off the village of Teahupoo. A swimmer navigates the water near Teahupoo’s famed surf break, which sits just a few feet ...

As the Olympics get going in earnest this week, not everyone's attention is focused on the host city, Paris. Surf fans are heading to Tahiti, which is half a world away in French Polynesia. Why? Well, ...

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