Located in the crystal-clear waters of the South Pacific with a lush mountain landscape in the background, Teahupo'o is a postcard of paradise. It is also one of the biggest tests for surfers and was the site for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Often called 'The End of the Road', Teahupo'o sees underwater mechanics, swell and winds come together to produce one of the heaviest waves in the world with a shallow coral reef adding an element of danger to the equation. It is that coral reef that causes even the most experienced big wave surfers to fear this powerful force of nature. It was not until the 1980s that anyone dared to surf Teahupo'o, with the first competition staged there in the late 1990s.
