Doesn't the excitement just make you feel all giddy? There's a swell in the water, a big swell, and it's heading for Teahupoo. Tomorrow the Top 34 will rise to meet it on the south-east tip of Tahiti-iti while the combined eyes of the surfing watch on.

But if you can't wait that long to get your fix Tim Bonython has the answer. For a few bucks you can watch his film about Teahupoo, Encoded. Featuring footage from the historic days and plenty of interviews, Encoded tells the story of the greatest wave on Earth.

Click to begin watching Encoded.