Overview
- 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.