Teahupo'o

- 17.847222 - 149.267222Koordinaten: 17 ° 51 ' S, 149 ° 16' W

Teahupoo (also called Chopes ) is a surf spot in the Pacific near Tahiti.

Teahupoo is known for his powerful, hollow breaking waves. This shaft and which is responsible for the wave formation coral reef, which reaches up to 50 cm below the water surface, have the spot introduced the reputation of being particularly dangerous.

While the average wave height in the summer is 1 to 1.30 meters ( 3-4 feet ), the wave in the winter can reach well over three meters in height.

Teahupoo is one of the stops of the ASP World Tour and venue of the Billabong Pro Tahiti surf contests.

The Tahitians Thierry Vernaudon alleged first time in 1985, to be surfed together with some friends at Teahupoo. In this action, it was, however, proven to be relatively small waves, which are not to be compared with the monstrous breakers of today's " Big Wave Sessions". 1986 discovered some body boarders the shaft itself while it lasted until 1998 Teahupoo the justified reputation as the " Heaviest Wave in the World" gained under surfers.

At the fame came the shaft, as the Hawaiian tow - in surfer Laird Hamilton on 17 August 2000 ventured a spectacular ride, which can be seen among others in the Surf Riding Giants documentation.