Teahupo’o: Inside the Monster

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posted Sep 4 @ 12:23 PM by Jason Kottke · gift link

Inside the Monster is a 25-minute documentary (in French w/ English subtitles) on Teahupo’o, a Tahitian locale known for its spectacular waves.

Crazy the way those waves rise out of almost nowhere. My favorite photo of Teahupo’o is this one (view larger):

Teahupoo

All that water hanging out 14 feet higher than it should be….it ain’t natural!