How many points of fear on Wall Street per metre of swell at Teahupoo?

5.9points per metre

Teahupoo, Tahiti

French Polynesia

Latest close of the VIX volatility index, set against the maximum wave height off Teahupoo on 29 August 2025.

15pointsVIX volatility index at close (29 August 2025)

3mMaximum wave height off Teahupoo (29 August 2025)

An index at 15.36 points, a swell of 2.60 m: 5.9 points per metre. The wave does not check the markets.
Observation

VIX volatility index at close (29 August 2025): 15.36 points
Maximum wave height off Teahupoo (29 August 2025): 2.60 m

Method

Latest published value of the VIXCLS series (Chicago options market volatility index), dated 29 August 2025: 15.36 points. Maximum wave height from a marine model at the grid point nearest Teahupoo on 29 August 2025: 2.60 m. Quotient of the first by the second.

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Nature

Cross-reading

Two real, sourced values with no connection, set against each other. Each is exact. Their quotient has no known use.

Confidence

Medium

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How many points of fear on Wall Street per metre of swell at Teahupoo?

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