The austral winter concentrates the most important swells in the South Pacific and forms the classic window to Teahupo'o.
FRENCH POLYNESIA · SPORT + SURFING
FRENCH POLYNESIA — TEAHUPO'O
Reach the end of the Tahiti Highway to see one of the most extreme waves on the planet.
DURATION7 days
BEST TIMEMay–Aug
EXPERIENCESport + Surfing
COUNTRYFrench Polynesia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Tahiti Iti → Teahupo'o
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Teahupo'o—one of the most extreme waves in the world
2Reef and observation channel
3Tahiti Iti
4Paris 2024 Olympic Stage
5South Pacific and Polynesian culture
In Teahupo'o, the wave breaks thick and hollow over a shallow reef, in one of the most extreme scenarios on the planet. After Paris 2024, Tahiti has further reinforced its place in the sport's imagination.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Papeete → Tahiti Iti
Arrival at Faa'a International Airport, in Papeete, and transfer to Tahiti Iti.
DAY 2
Tahiti Iti —Toward the End of the Road
Transfer to the peninsula and entry into the most rural environment of Tahiti.
DAY 3
Teahupo'o—The Wave
Accompanied departure to observe Teahupo'o from the canal, according to local conditions and operation.
DAY 4
Tahiti Iti — nature and community
Day to get to know the peninsula beyond the wave.
DAY 5
Teahupo'o — Second Window
New opportunity to follow the sea in different conditions.
DAY 6
Tahiti — flexible day
Time for additional experiences or gradual return to Papeete.
DAY 7
Closing
End of the itinerary or connection with other Polynesian islands.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Teahupo'o combines tropical beauty and power in a rare proportion. The wave breaks far from the beach, on an extremely shallow reef, and is usually observed from boats in the channel. The itinerary adds Tahiti Iti and the Polynesian landscape around this icon.
YOUR WAY
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