What is unique about Teahupoo Tahiti?
Teahupoo is the most dangerous break in the world. The waves there have a unique combination of size, power and speed made more dangerous because they break over a sharp coral reef lying only meters below the surface.
Who was the first to ride Teahupoo?
Tahitian Thierry Vernaudon
The first surfer to claim the first ride at Teahupoo was Tahitian Thierry Vernaudon in 1985. A few local friends support his story. The entire island is surrounded by coral atolls, making for exciting surf.
How deep is the water in Teahupoo?
The bottom drops to more than 1,000 feet deep just 1/3 mile offshore, and more than one mile deep just three miles offshore. As a result, swells don’t feel the ocean floor until they are about 1/2 mile from shore, allowing the open-ocean energy to march virtually unimpeded into the reef at Teahupoo.
Is it safe to visit Tahiti?
Tahiti is a safe place for tourists. Generally speaking, there are only a couple of dangers to watch out for: pickpockets in Pape’ete and moray eels in the coral reefs on scuba dives. Most visitors soon discover that Tahiti is warm and welcoming to foreigners.
Is it safe to travel to Bora Bora?
Bora Bora is one of the safest travel destinations globally, with one of the lowest crime rates. Though the crime on this beautiful island is almost negligible, there are still chances of thefts, like bag snatching and pickpocketing.
How is Teahupoo pronounced?
The correct spelling is “Teahupo’o,” and it should be pronounced correctly as “tear-hoo-poh-oh.” If you can’t say it, avoid the common alternatives “cho-poo” or “chopes” – the Polynesians don’t have the “ch” sound. Teahupoo is also known in the surfing world as “The End of the Road.” Why?
Can I drink water in Bora Bora?
Drinking water: You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts. It is usually fine in family hotels and in the other islands but we recommend that you ask your hosts for confirmation.