The surfing events at the 2024 Paris Olympics were held at Teahupo'o in French Polynesia.
Teahupo'o is a village and surf break on the southwestern coast of Tahiti, the largest island in French Polynesia. Although Tahiti is thousands of kilometres from Paris, it was part of the French Republic’s Olympic hosting arrangement. The venue was selected because its powerful reef break provides internationally famous waves.
The competition used shortboard surfing, with separate men’s and women’s events. Athletes competed in heats, advancing through elimination rounds based on judged rides. Teahupo'o is known for waves that break over a shallow coral reef, producing a thick, hollow shape.
A common mix-up is calling the venue simply “Tahiti.” Tahiti is the island; Teahupo'o is the specific coastal settlement and break. The event also marked the first Olympic surfing competition held in French Polynesia.