🌊 Welcome back to The Temple of Surf Podcast, where we bring you the voices of surfers who live and breathe the ocean, and whose stories inspire a deeper connection to the waves and the culture around them.

This week, we're honored to welcome Vaimiti Teiefitu, a graceful and powerful longboarder from the breathtaking island of Tahiti. Vaimiti is more than just a talented surfer, she’s a proud Polynesian woman carrying forward the spirit, rhythm, and traditions of her homeland through every glide on her board.

In this conversation, we dive into her deep relationship with the ocean, what it means to grow up surfing in French Polynesia, and how the elegance of longboarding connects with the cultural values of balance, beauty, and respect for nature.

Vaimiti shares her insights on representing Tahiti on the world stage, navigating challenges as a female surfer, and using her platform to celebrate her roots and inspire the next generation of surfers across the Pacific and beyond.

Get ready for a journey into warm waters, rolling waves, and the powerful soul of island surfing.