Teahupo'o: 1,000 feet deep to nearly dry

The most terrifying, mesmerizing wave on Earth, explained by the people who know it best. Watch Raimana Van Bastolaer, Vahine Fierro, Eimeo Czermak, Matahi Drollet are and Surfline Chief Forecaster Kevin Wallis as they break down exactly what makes Teahupo’o a wonder of the surf world. The reef's abrupt bathymetry. Swell direction and period. The local winds that make or break a session. This is how every variable lines up to create the most captivating wave we know of. Filmed by: Tim McKenna Tim Pruvost Aimee Visuals Lilou Valero Tucker Wooding Anuanua Lucas Ian Grose GoPro footage by: Tiaknui Smith Tereva David Blaise Cannon ▶ Watch more Mechanics: Pipeline →    • Pipeline is the World’s Most Iconic Barrel...   Cloudbreak →    • Cloudbreak Is Probably the Best Wave in th...   Snapper Rocks →    • Snapper Wasn’t Always Like This: How Scien...   ----------------------------------- Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Become a Surfline Premium Member: https://www.surfline.com/upgrade?utm_... ----------------------------------