NewsKPBS Public MediaSeptember 8, 2026San Diego County
Pacific Heartbeat: Daughters of The Waves
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Watch a documentary about 20-year-old Vahine Fierro as she takes on Teahupoo, considered the world's most dangerous wave. The film explores the return of women to the ancestral Polynesian tradition of surfing just ahead of the Olympics.
Read the full story at KPBS Public MediaWhy It Matters
Residents can learn about Polynesian culture and women's historic return to surfing by streaming or watching this local broadcast.
Key Facts
- Vahine Fierro is a 20-year-old surfer tackling the dangerous Teahupoo wave.
- Surfing was historically an ancestral Tahitian activity that excluded women over time.
- The documentary airs Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV and is available to stream on KPBS+.