Thanks! I am on vacation and would love to go there this week.Could I please get direction to view from the cliff. Hop over to Maui’s North Shore, and you’ll see what we’re talking about – specifically to a place called “Jaws.” Maui-born Ian Walsh charges Jaws on Maui. Tow-in surfing is when the waves are so large that the only way a surfer can get in to them (in one piece, anyway) is to be skillfully towed in, and dropped off, via Jet Ski. The towns Paia, Haiku, Kuau or Spreckelsville, have good access to the this big wave surfing mecca with surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and towsurfing all there in there backyards. It was easy to tell when a big set arrived. Remember to spread the spirit of aloha I hope you have experienced here. You’ll never see anything like it unless you travel the world to surf. I don’t know if that ever happened or not. Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay aren’t the only places to see big-wave surfing in Hawaii. Just because you’re not indoors while you’re a visitor here or not don’t forget your manners. Current Wave Data: Below. Red Bull Jaws contest. We sat in that traffic on that single lane road for quite some time. You, friend, are most beautifully well spoken. On December 3, 2007, when Brett Lickle was towing Hamilton into a wave on the Maui north shore, called "Egypt", a wave knocked Lickle from the watercraft. “It does take a little gumption.”. Billy Kemper Wins cbdMD Jaws Big Wave Championships The surfer from Maui continues his winning streak at Pe'ahi after a commanding performance in 50-foot surf. In a nutshell: The biggest wave surfed in the world each year has been at Pe’ahi more than any other place. Jan 22 2014, Your email address will not be published. The rules of big-wave surfing did not apply Monday on the island of Maui. Mahalo. Today (1/23/20) we witnessed epic wave riding across the islands. Ho All One of the top five biggest wave spots in the world is located on Maui. Highlights: Top Action from cbdMD Jaws Big Wave Championships The biggest rides, wipeouts, and barrels to come out of the Pe'ahi for the first Big Wave event of the season. Didn’t need towing in. He has a 10-year pedigree running successful broadcast properties on Maui. Jaws Big Wave Championship Final: 1. (Check out the You Tube video below for better perspective of how big these waves actually are.). I was very lucky to be at Jaws Feb. 10 ( see this video by Xensr https://vimeo.com/154970043 ). ... Justin Edwards from Drone Above for the breath-taking video, and all the brave big wave surfers that rode these monsters. SURFING JAWS. cbdMD Jaws Big Wave Championships. Maui is a very spiritual, magical, and majestic place. Iconic surf break Jaws, on the island of Maui in Hawaii, played host to the Big Wave Championships on Friday after a huge swell arrived. So, you’re going to need some luck with timing! Could you help us in any way? All Inclusive Oahu … BIG WAVE SURFING JAWS. Check the surf forecasts! If you walk down, be prepared , it’s 1.5 miles of winding dirty, dusty (muddy if wet) very narrow road. This 1.5 mile dirt road currently is graded to a point that cars that aren’t especially low can get in or out when it is dry. The name “Pe’ahi” has become more popular with surfers trying to draw connection with local culture as of late – so it is now common to hear that name used as well. Dan Moore went on to win the year’s XXL Biggest Wave for a 68-footer, but the chaos of the day brought about some changes at Jaws, at least for XXL glory seekers. How to Know if Jaws is Going Off The Pe‘ahi Challenge. Construction of big homes are in progress by the looks of our drive-by yesterday. Although Maui Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Photo Credit: Cammy Clark, Jaws surf break on Maui drew lots of spectators to watch the big wave riders. Joshua Waddel said you can tell the locals from the tourists this way: “The tourists walk down here and the locals drive.”. When Jaws is going off, the top names in surfing flock here – and mere mortals follow to watch in awe. “Itʻs a big thing every year, the Haʻikū boys come down here and get muddy,” said Zach Waddell, who was with his brother Joshua. Biggest wave in the world? It was still a bit of a walk from where we parked but the experience of what we saw there (surfing) is etched in my mind forever. You will be filthy dirty by the time you get to the cliff- bring water or drinks to prevent dehydration. Oh and there are no port a pottys etc. See photos and a video below. Be patient and you will see that it is all worth it! these riders have set up a new scale in the definition of … Should you get stuck, no one is coming for you (tow truck). The cliff is wonderful for viewing, but if you have the resources the best vantage point would be on a boat. I’m staying in Kihei but want to bus to Jaws either from Kihei or Lahaina just to see its beauty. As weather forecasts announced the arrival of the first big north swell of the season for Maui, excitement built from big wave riders including local star Kai Lenny to people who love to watch the action, especially at the Peʻahi surf break known as Jaws. Shawn Dollar holds the official record for the biggest wave (paddle in) at 61 feet, ridden in 2013. When Jaws is going off, the top names in surfing flock here – and mere mortals follow to watch in awe. As far as driving to the overlook goes, the best route is shown in the Google Map below. From Jaws to Mavericks, Puerto Escondido, Punta Lobos, Ghost Trees, Belharra, Shipstern Bluff and Todos Santos, Nazare. Lastly I do not recommend that you try to drive a convertible rental car, any rental car unless it’s a Jeep or similar vehicle through there. Nobody’s coming to clean up after you. It’s uphill on the way back, so the walk back is more difficult. Mile Marker: Between #13 & 14 (Hana Hwy aka Hwy 36) Jaws was named by surfers John Lemus, John Potterick and John Roberson, in 1975, after the Hollywood blockbuster... 3. Why do a few wealthy folks have to bar all others to the joy? MAUI NORTH SHORE. Huge waves were surfed at Pe’ahi (Jaws). December 31st, 2012. You’ve heard about Jaws, right? What a shame that Serial Housing Development will crush this beautiful Place for Regular People to experience. Mahalo, He hopes this is the year. Pe’ahi is Maui’s biggest surfing break, and the yearly Billabong XXL Global Big Wave contest has listed Jaws as the winning break more than any other place. Of course, there will probably not be any surfers either. If you encounter locals down there, be cool, be respectful…this is a once in a lifetime spot. Jaws; Jaws Pe'ahi Big Wave Surfing Paddling into monsters! Big wave riders, including local surf champion Kai Lenny, enjoy Maui’s first major north swell of the season at Jaws surf break. Lenny, 28 and a native of nearby Pāʻia, is the youngest person elected into the Surfing Hall of Fame. The waves are so big and so quick that surfers usually get towed […] Call Now 800.843.8771 Let Us Help You! Maui Big Wave Surfing, Jaws, Peahi. The Bad News Let’s learn to share this beautiful World. If I should happen to forget, I bought a DVD of it from a photographer who shot a video that day. Experience Jaws, the most famous big wave venue in the world through the eyes of the local surfers that know and love Maui's North Shore. One surfer out in the water w/ sled partner. A post shared by Maui … At the end of a 1.7-mile bumpy, one-lane dirt road, with lots of mud, locals and tourists watched from a bluff at the top of a cliff and high above the ocean where Lenny and other brave souls were surfing – or trying to surf – the monster waves. There were massive deep holes we would never had been able to drive over if we were in a car. Jaws in Maui and Nazare in Portugal are two surf breaks where the biggest waves in the world are ridden. In recent years surfers have started paddling in to this break that was previously only attempted as a tow-in. Google maps doesnt show you that regular cars are not advised. You may use these HTML tags and attributes: Original info & content © 2009 to 2021 Maui Guidebook.com, LLC, Maui, Hawaii. MAHALO, Hi, we are coming to Maui the first two weeks of March and would love to be able to see Jaws. Facebook; Twitter; ... "AZD" Mamuad is a pioneering social media entrepreneur who created MAUIWatch to solve the problem of breaking news on Maui. Be “pono”..do what is right. It was an amazing trip and this land deserves to be protected. The big wave riders and the spectators are back at Jaws today, with the big north swell still around. Thanks alot dude, useful info, me and my family are going to check it out if the conditions are prime. So cool to park at the bottom and watch that killer wave. Check out the map in this article, it shows how to get to the lookout via Hahana Rd. Slater is the Creative Director for 7Nine6, a media and marketing agency focused on top water athletes, artisans and progressive companies. Photo Credit: Cammy Clark, Slater and Brooke Niborsky capture the action at Jaws during the first big north swell of the 2020-21 surfing season. If your not surfing or not with somebody who is, please don’t come on a boat. Above are highlights from the biggest and the best session of the year so far. Please let me know, From November to March, monstrous swells can reach up to 70 feet pushing speeds of 30 miles per hour. On Wednesday, the 20- to 30-foot waves – created by faraway large winter storms – arrived. THE EXPERIENCE. On a day with no big waves there will be no crowds here and walking or attempting the drive is possible. In the meantime, hug the person next to you. Soon very soon there are serial multi-million dollar homes going in here so I suspect this area to be inaccessible anyway. Be “pono”if you are fortunate enough to experience her beauty first hand. The surfer from Maui and first female Big Wave Champion (2016) claims her third career win at Pe'ahi in perfect barreling conditions. You need 4wd but then you also need to be a smart car, the roads are narrow and quite dusty. I had the same experience as you did watching the bad behavior of those 4wd trucks that destroyed the pineapple fields driving over them. In late January 2020, huge swell greeted pristine conditions at Maui's premiere big wave, Jaws, and a star-studded cast of big wave surfers were there to put on a show. (Pe’ahi is actually the name of the much larger ahupua'a.) Please don’t litter or leave anything behind. I was there on Big Wednesday too. One of the top big wave spots on offer. |. The road is very slick when wet, but totally passable in a 4×4 Jeep. If your not surfing or not with somebody who is, please don’t come on a boat. https://www.hawaiimagazine.com/content/9-peahi-waves-you-have-see-believe And Jaws helped us feel that way. Facilities: None You get the message. All Inclusive Hawaii. Just left jaws around 4pm local time. It was quite amazing but getting there is quite a feat. Mike. Found this place on accident heading back from Hana. The North Shore of Maui is one of the best big wave spots in the world. The Peahi lookout is … He’s come close. New storm biggest in 10 years! When the North Shore surf is big, Jaws is gigantic. #Jaws is going off right now! The Pe’ahi Lookout We had only been living on Maui for a month. The reef and rock formation underneath increases the wave’s magnitude and forms massive barrels. The weather can be hot if there are light winds. That’s the one. Sound-bite: [crashing waves, cheers and helicopters], Disclaimer on the rating: One other note: I brought my 300 mm lens to Maui, but left the 500 at home. If two names weren’t enough, according to Kupuna Leslie Kuloloio, the traditional Hawaiian name for this spot is “Ke Kai ‘o Waitakulu”, which he translates as “The Teary Eye.”. Minuses: The access road can be 4WD The coordinates are 20.946401, -156.301415; 2. Big mistake, though I got some great shots at 300 mm. He created KJMD-FM (Da Jam 98.3) in … The Maui News This season’s Big Wave Jaws Championship Peahi has been canceled following a state decision to suspended all surf competitions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the day Jaws turned the volume up to levels we haven’t seen in a long time. I was at Peahi aka Jaws on Big Wednesday Dec. 14th 2004. For those of you interested in watching professionals surf the massive waves of Jaws, … Most years there are just a few big-wave events with the perfect conditions for surfing Jaws. That said, it can rain suddenly on the North Shore, and what looks like a sunny beautiful day can be sprinkled with sudden downpours turning the steeper parts of the road to a surface that’s as slick as ice. ), Key Info: I don’t think it’s open to the public any more. As the sun set Wednesday, Lenny and the last of the surfers finally left the surf break. A few locals stayed for the sunset pau hana, but most of the remaining spectators left the bluff along the muddy, bumpy road by foot, 4-wheelers, motorcycles, mountain bikes, Jeeps and pickup trucks. On 30 March 2012, Rowley was a finalist in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2011/2012, in the Ride of the Year category with his rides at Jaws Peahi in Maui, Hawaii on 30 January 2012, placing him 4th place in the world of elite big wave surfers and meriting the respect of the big wave surfing community. Today, November 11, 2017 is the 13th anniversary of our move here. First XL size NW swell of 2020 hits the coastlines of North Maui. I just made my 1st trip to Hawaii in 3/2018. Its thunderous roar rattles surrounding fields of sugarcane and pineapple. Depending on what you’re driving, you could get stuck and need assistance. But for Max Sioba, a Brazil native now studying for an MBA in California, it was “amazing.”. I walked it in sandals, probably a bad choice, but I was walking and following the crowd! It is located off the Hana Hwy in Haiku-Pauwela between mile markers 13-14, close to the Valley Isle Memorial Park (20.942202,-156.3006880). My advice: wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and have a way to shower afterwards, so many cars kick up dust. Brooke documented his footage on a laptop. I’ve only been once since then. After riding a spectacular 78-foot wave in Nazaré, Portugal, the Hawaiian waterman entered the Guinness World Records with the biggest wave ever surfed. Treat this island with the respect it deserves. “Jaws” is certainly the most well known, and also the most geographically specific name for the surf break. PEAHI, MAUI NORTH SHORE HAWAII. The Neborskys estimated about 25 to 30 surfers were at Jaws over the course of the day. Jaws is offPeahi Bluff . Jaws became alive with surfers and spectators. Pe’ahi is only “must-see spectacular” when the North Shore is having monster surf (look for high surf warnings. In the series, Lenny talks about chasing his longtime dream of winning the cbcMD Jaws Big Wave Championship. We were there on the 14th, no machete, nothing but 4×4 only spray painted on a piece of concrete. The road was narrow, crowded, and too dangerous to walk. Was close to 15ft. With the first real big wave swell of the winter smashing into Peahi, the entire surf world had its eyes trained on Maui. Private property the real beginning of the season perfect conditions for surfing Jaws watch awe! 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