XXL Teahupoo: Code Red II | July 13 2022

“Biggest waves I've ever seen at Teahupoo,” said Billy Kemper about Code Red II yesterday - one of those sessions that will be forever etched into the memory of the few who went out there.
Early in the morning of July 13 2022, marine authorities designated the whole area around the isle of Tahiti as code red. The swell was so big, the wind funky, water gushing into the lagoon - and the message was clear; stay out of the water. Code Red means at least a 24 hour halt on all water activities. A few hours later and the road into Teahupoo was closed, police controlling whoever attempted to drive to the End of the Road.
What happened next is the biggest day since 2011's Code Red I. Watch the vid and head over to www.magicseaweed.com for the full story.

[@Sol_Weird]

Billy is one of the classiest people to ever represent big wave surfing, and surfing in general! Hoping many good opportunities come your way dude, and health and happiness to you and the fam.

[@patricklaurojr7427]

Still to this day I have no clue how anyone survives a wipe out on this wave

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Inflated vests

[@TravellingJunts]

balls of steel and a lot of water between the boys and the reef

[@pg5420]

Cocaine is one hell of a drug

[@R3l3ntl3sss]

They don’t… RIP

[@R3l3ntl3sss]

@@TravellingJunts it’s only like 7 feet deep before the reef

[@williamlowe7718]

There are no words to describe it except 'heavy...so heavy' Awesome vid🤙🤙!!

[@kerryc.7438]

At least that one lady stayed home this time , the one that was screaming

[@TheJinksss]

Aha oath, she ruined all the footage of the last swell.

[@nicolasfii8118]

Eeeeeeeeeh HAAAaaaaaaaAaaaaAaa EEeeeeeh HAaaaAaaAaa

[@nobadtides]

Epic Day!!! Amazing talent on display there for sure!

[@MarkAhrens-HeritageFilms]

I just can't stop thinking about all of the waves that go by without a ride ... through the night, everyday ... so many missed opportunities ... such is life and nature.

[@williamhanley7031]

Got to love the humbleness of Kemp. All respect. He's been through alot an knows being cocky never turns out well. Not that he's been cocky but he has respect for people and places and waves that can kill you.

[@Meta8_Eth]

Big high tides too and tidal surges flooding through the local villages . Crazy shit!

[@DarknessYT2010]

Etched into the history books Tahitians born to ride this wave .

[@westyjah]

Truly incredible.

[@cl3826]

Good thing I was watching this on the toilet

[@hamsicle]

This wave is so big and heavy it almost defies belief.

[@Bastuun]

My good God, i dont think i’ve ever seen it quite so scary…

[@topherdean1024]

Jesus Billy, talk about getting back in the saddle. A lot of people would have just quit surfing altogether after surviving your ordeal, but no, you just go bigger and harder. WOW.

[@flbizowner9384]

Billy Spot on my dude! Well said

[@SURFINGVISIONS]

Epic in every proportion.

[@lightfoot.2000]

😎👌

[@jeffg4686]

Wave @2:39 by matahi - How he stayed on after that spit blast - beyond explanation.

[@aidanfitzpatrick2206]

Insane

[@valnaples]

INSANE!!!!! great job guys!

[@Si-zz7ul]

CODE BROWN MORE LIKE!!!!

[@bangkobangko1391]

Even the shit in my pants is bleeding!

[@screamingreel8542]

It's like looking straight in the eyes of an angry tiger just before she jumps to eat you

[@eastside0434]

I am saying this from the grave,it was the greatest experience on earth.

[@J_Smith7]

@3:22 most heavy Teahupoo wave to date.

[@hokozebren]

So raw

[@teugene5850]

no human should ever be in this water... pure warriors here...

[@ROBOTnilloc]

I can't even imagine... Well done guys!

[@xZOOMORPHICx]

absolutely sick

[@jamesknight4633]

Looks meaner than ever with that onshore wind and bump.

[@Monkeyabroad]

This is considered 4ft swell in Hawaii

[@daliks]

haha, i feel like i'm about to watch Talk Heathen with this intro music !

[@josephsedlak8931]

orignal code red swell was so much better, nobody can touch nathan fletchers ride back then

[@KristoferCarrison]

These guys are madmen!

[@keillort840]

Me-So exited the waves are so huge and perfect 🤙🤙 Also me-I know I’m not going to be able to surf the swell for a multitude of reasons

[@mikenelson7894]

It’s coming to Hawaii soon 🤙🏽

[@hydroburner]

So sick, thanks for inspiration!

[@jon3113]

It was going square. Usually the fall line is important but when it goes square you are on your own. Absolutely awesome, so powerful the waves were and so brave the surfers. Yew.

[@AtortAerials]

Code red original will never be beat.

[@Samurai78420]

This is so heavy it looks like CGI for real. But it's not. Impossible to even conceive for me.

[@delamuerte1]

what’s with those crazy slopey shoulders? was this an atypical swell angle? i feel like the shape on some of this is different than what i’ve seen on other big swells

[@agentiqbalo]

Wind

[@medievalknievel]

Where is Bruce Irons does anyone know?? He should be there

[@echambers1112]

Older, wiser.

[@medievalknievel]

@@echambers1112 Hope you’re right brother , it would just be cool to see the bro surf again

[@anthonylove821]

Does he still surf professionally? He was really amazing. Too bad about his brother. Rip.

[@ryanbarry4916]

Incredible

[@VisionEmerald]

Billy with the good vibes 🔥🤙yew

[@sk8tobees809]

BIG RESPECT

[@fsrodeo81]

Much respect guys... 💣

[@michelmonier8489]

THAT is huge.

[@Christomare1]

WoW epic vid, such a brutality powerful wave!

[@anthonybaltazar3577]

Thanks closed caption CC I'm deaf 👌 I'm enjoy watch it wave and surf

[@fearlesswarrior113]

These guys are surfing mountains 🤙🤙🤙

[@hommuside]

Thought the thumbnail was clickbait. 😳

[@whatislifebro]

i see the gates to heaven

[@byronbaybarrels]

hi magic seaweed. i don't know how to contact you. i would like to talk to you about something

[@doncunningham3124]

Even just watching this on screen makes my butt pucker X10!

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Is there any footage anywhere of the sea floor to show why it breaks like this ??? Some waves look below seat level.

[@wessmithp5560]

First dude forgot to watch Laird do it;). If you haven’t, go watch Laird do it;)

[@ufapmc]

matahi story was scary and epic

[@Robs_vlogs]

How come this and other vlogs from this day leave out Billy Kempers biggest wave. In my opinion it was the biggest and heaviest wave that day. Mixed with the white water on the face and the little rainbow that appears by the barrel, im just confused why they left probably the sickest clip out of the video all together.

[@PowerlinesProductions]

Insane ⚡

[@lightfoot.2000]

🤘😎

[@adonijah7774]

the conditions are perfect

[@patricklaurojr7427]

I wonder if when they see this wave is going off the surfers like book immediate flights out here

[@Evan-ce9ry]

id imagine

[@Jake_Hamlin]

They book flights usually a few days before the waves get there, when they first see it on the storm/swell map. Would be too late if they waited till the waves were breaking.

[@ferpersal]

balls meets commitment!

[@brunogiusti]

Só tem maluco Aff Maria Parabéns monstros Xxxxxxl

[@mrsteveinsandiego]

Some of those surfers are taking the drop too soon . Jmhofwiw.

[@PedroItriago]

Unbelievable! 🤩

[@tupunaarapari8946]

so sick 💥💥💥

[@enjoydetails3411]

first one was so much better

[@Jarst3r]

Wasn't it Koa Rothman, in the end it says Koa Smith😂

[@boutote]

If the Olympics only knew

[@cory_hugs7850]

Gods wrath 🤯

[@fiddlestickzmuzik]

Pity the WSL comp wasn't in town could have run the heats for the girls..lol

[@Meteustv]

so casca grossa mermaoo..! faltou o malhado de jaguaribe ai

[@Avalanche1368]

Hold my beer!

[@roastedcowsheart8824]

Wow!

[@thatshillarious]

WTF THEY ARE HUGE

[@mas96]

Getting wiped out from this and nazare at 100ft and then surfing 10ft would be nothing lol

[@nicholasb9988]

Had to watch this on mute due to that awful stock music

[@pierreseaumaire6988]

Crazy omg

[@adammiller6606]

Groovy

[@TheNecaGamer]

This wave is more dangerous than nazare’s waves Right?

[@johnbrown5787]

whats tahiti?

[@danieljamesryanphotography]

Chicken Skin Brah 🙏

[@dinhsang9576]

Je- sus !!!!!! My hands and feet are sweating profusely.... Is that normal ?

[@0warami_7oo]

these waves are not as big as the original code Red swell. the peroid is lower quite noticeably! a little bit over hyped magicseeweed 🤩

[@janiceplace7519]

peace in the pipeline !!

[@miccoshouse]

Malibu gets so much bigger and crazier than this this looks to easy drop in go straight

[@capybagoat5273]

Bro just take a look on Nathan Fletcher wave during code red in 2011 and Check also kaulii vaast and matahi drollet waves in 2021 13th friday and if you want more take also a look at koa rothman wave in teahupoo in 2013

[@donovantorres9125]

Everybody sending um chee waitin for the swell for strike Hawai’i next

[@stevo3938]

I would’ve kick fliped it

[@Nothing-qq4hd]

Go Fast Kick Ass yah Bill 🤠🎢

[@brolybacksideclan4879]

Da hui Kalahiki e o Kamohoali'i

[@Tony-Jabroni]

I would not wear pfd. Ride the wave raw.

[@thepostman7974]

CodeRed … ummm I’d say code brown that’s some heavy shit..

[@johntresemer5631]

👍🙏

[@thegreatestadvice88]

That wave of Matahi's looked fake.

[@BCRandom69]

😳

[@manifest8082]

Mento!

[@calmstormambience1875]

I cringe when I see This. terrifying

[@paivamarcelo]

WTF !!!!!!

[@kptnblitz]

dirty 🤩 but not one shot without an ugly Jetski in front of the beautiful washing machine

[@maikaimakena9424]

Biggest BALLS ⚽️ in the GAME

[@Quappers]

Msw > surfline all day

[@urmama54]

why?

[@chrisbrandon511]

Chicken skin !!!! Omg

[@bennyb9582]

Code Brown. In my wetsuit