Forbidden Wall - a Jamie Mosberg film. The 2001 Billabong Tahiti Pro with C.J. Hobgood and Corey Lopez in the finals. Watch the action from the heats to free surf sessions.

Forbidden Wall - Epic Tahiti Surf Cinema

Experience the raw power and beauty of Tahiti's legendary waves with Forbidden Wall, a stunning surf film by Jamie Mosberg. This Billabong production captures the essence of Polynesian surf culture and the world-famous Teahupo'o break in all its glory.

Tahiti's Most Legendary Wave

Teahupo'o, known as the "Forbidden Wall," is one of the world's heaviest and most dangerous waves. This film takes you deep into the heart of Tahitian surf culture, showcasing the incredible power, beauty, and danger of this iconic reef break that has challenged the world's best surfers for decades.

What You'll Experience

• Epic Teahupo'o sessions featuring the world's most powerful wave
• Tahitian surf culture and the spirit of Polynesian wave riding
• Breathtaking cinematography capturing the raw beauty of French Polynesia
• World-class surfers taking on one of surfing's ultimate challenges
• Classic surf film production by Billabong and Jamie Mosberg

Jamie Mosberg's Vision

Filmmaker Jamie Mosberg brings his unique perspective to this Tahitian surf odyssey, capturing not just the waves but the culture, lifestyle, and spiritual connection that makes Tahiti one of surfing's most sacred destinations. 

Stream Forbidden Wall on Nalu TV and witness the power of Tahiti's legendary waves.

Featured surfers:

• Raimana Van Bastolaer 
• Corey Lopez 
• Andy Irons
• C. J. Hobgood 
• Mark Occhilupo (Occy) 
• Brendan Margieson 
• Joel Parkinson
• Shane Dorian 
• Flavio Padaratz
• Shane Powell
• Luke Egan
• Nathan Hedge
• Kieren Perrow
• Taj Burrow 
• Suny Garcia
• Damien Hobgood
• Pat O'connell
• Luke Hitchings
• Paul Canning
• Dylan Longbottom
• Tory Barron
• Taylor Knox
• Sasha Stocker
• Paulo Moura
• Benji Weatherly
• Bruce Irons
• Richard Lovett
• Joca Junior
• Guilherme Herdy
• Brian Pacheco
• Manoa Drollet
• Nicolas Leetham
• Derek Ho
• Tamayo Perry
• Braden Diaz
• Hira Tennatoofa
• Conan Haynes
• Shane Beschen
• Strider Wasilewski

Production details:

• Producer and Director Jamie Mosberg
  
• Editor Jarrod Tallman and Jamie Mosberg
• Executive Producers: Gordon Merchant, Paul Naude, Gram Stapelberg
  
• Cinematography by Jamie Mosberg, Larry Haynes, Jarrod Tallman, Chris Bauman, Per Peterson and Rob Bruce
• Released in 2001 by High Voltage Productions
• Running time: 25 minutes