Olympic Surfers Face Teahupo’o's Infamous Waves Tahiti

The 2024 Paris Olympics will test athletes on one of the world's most challenging and dangerous surf spots.

Teahupo’o, known as 'the end of the road,' is a legendary surf spot on Tahiti's southwestern coast.
The wave's unique formation, involving Southern Ocean swells and a large shallow reef, creates intense and fast-breaking waves.
Surfers will be judged on a scale of one to ten, with the highest and lowest scores discarded and the average taken.
Wave selection is crucial due to the unpredictable nature of the ocean, adding to the challenge.
The wave has a history of danger, having claimed the life of at least one experienced surfer.

Olympic Surfers Face Teahupo’o's Infamous WavesTahiti