The islands were formed by intense volcanic activity and thus Tahiti is famous for its black sand beaches and the turquoise blue lagoons. With a mountainous terrain covered with lush rainforests by land and surrounded by coral reefs by sea, Tahiti is a perfect exotic holiday destination.
The climate is tropical wet, with a lot of rain showers especially during November to April and average temperature between 21°C/70°F and 31°C/88°F. Rich in flora and fauna, the whole island offers amazing exploration and adventure opportunities for nature enthusiasts. However there is a place that offers the greatest extreme surfing adventure of all. Teahupoo break.
Teahupoo is a small village on the south west coast of Tahiti Island and has a deadly reef brake. It is world wide known for it’s non stop number of barrels it delivers and the extremely shallow coral reef. As a result, a tremendous wave is created, with amazing force and water volume. This wave is considered to be the Mother of all waves, of all surf spots around the planet.
And this is the place were Billabong Pro Tahiti surf competition, part of the World Surf Championship Tour, takes place every year. Teahupoo break comes to life during summer, when the south swells without any land blocking their way, build up with energy. The size of the swell starts working at 1.5 m/5 ft and holds up to 5 m/16 ft and over while the direction of the wave is left.
Riding this massive wave can only be attempted by professional, with top physical and mental condition surfers. The dangers are many but once you are prepared to come along with it, it will be an adrenaline explosion you will never forget. And that is if you can come out alive!
Mudjimba is a beautiful suburb of the Sunshine Coast, that took its name after a local plant, the Midyam bush. Mudjimba Island or Old Woman Island is located at about 1 km/3.28 mi off the coast and it is considered to be the best surf break in the Sunshine Coast.
False Bay is a body of water characterized by Cape Hangklip and Cape Peninsula, located in the southwest of South Africa. The bay is 30 km/18.7 mi wide, offering a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and wet, damp winters. The east and western shores of the bay are rocky and mountainous with visible peaks rising from the waters, while the northern side comprises a long, curving beach.
Ericeira is a seaside resort and fishing community that belongs to the municipality of Mafra, situated on the western coast of Portugal. This place is a popular destination to many surfers, as near the area there are over 40 beaches with excellent surfing conditions.
Caloundra is located at 90 km/56 mi in the north of Brisbane and it is the southernmost resort on the Sunshine Coast. With several beautiful beaches and ideal weather conditions, Caloundra is definitely a great holiday destination.
If you want to make the difference and surf to a non-ordinary place, then you should definitely visit Sandwood Bay in Scotland.
Costa da Caparica is a civil parish in the municipality of Almada, in Portugal, along the western coast of Setubal. It used to be a fishing village, but now it is a tourist destination. The religious and secular festivities throughout the year create a cheerful atmosphere that no one wants to miss.
