Attention Tourists- Jaws aka Peahi is certainly something to see however the masses of people have somewhat spoiled the the experience…. DO NOT attempt to drive the road down unless you have 4 wheel drive, especially if it has rained-forget it if it has rained the main viewing area will be a giant puddle and you will be greatly disappointed. Oh and there are no port a pottys etc. The weather can be hot if there are light winds.
You will be filthy dirty by the time you get to the cliff- bring water or drinks to prevent dehydration. If you are driving, be aware of the very few spots to pull over and let oncoming vehicles pass. Above all do not litter…Aloha. We just arrived to the dirt road and was greeted by a man with a red machete. Ours was a rental with nothing special. So cool to park at the bottom and watch that killer wave. If you encounter locals down there, be cool, be respectful…this is a once in a lifetime spot.
Ho All Is there a way to get near here on public transit? One other note: I brought my mm lens to Maui, but left the at home. Big mistake, though I got some great shots at mm. The cliff is wonderful for viewing, but if you have the resources the best vantage point would be on a boat.
It crowds the break. I was very lucky to be at Jaws Feb. The road was narrow, crowded, and too dangerous to walk. On a day with no big waves there will be no crowds here and walking or attempting the drive is possible. Of course, there will probably not be any surfers either. Then try Hookipa just down the road. Thanks alot dude, useful info, me and my family are going to check it out if the conditions are prime.
Found this place on accident heading back from Hana. It was quite amazing but getting there is quite a feat. Google maps doesnt show you that regular cars are not advised. You need 4wd but then you also need to be a smart car, the roads are narrow and quite dusty. I walked it in sandals, probably a bad choice, but I was walking and following the crowd! Be patient and you will see that it is all worth it! My advice: wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and have a way to shower afterwards, so many cars kick up dust.
Lucky us our next stop was the airport. I am on vacation and would love to go there this week. Could I please get direction to view from the cliff. I am not sure what exact road to take from Hana Hwy. I have been a resident of Maui almost ten years. It was called that for a reason. The crowd was enormous as well. If a surfer goes down the jet ski is shadowing behind the wave and can swerve in to attempt a rescue, but rescuer must watch for the next wave and speed out of the way or risk losing the ski or worse.
If all this sounds harrowing, it certainly is a wild circus when 20 or more teams are rallying for waves. In recent years new pioneers have been attempting and accomplishing solo paddles into the waves.
There is still a team of jet-ski rescuers nearby to help with wipe out rescues and lost boards retrievals. The absolute thrill of watching a lone surfer attempting to drop in on a house-sized wave is amazing.
The crowd that gathers cliff-side will often gasp with breath and shout loudly when a successful wave ride occurs. It is a little bit like a tailgate party on steroids, hundreds of people will cycle through the foot cliff top parking area over the course of several hours. Locals will bring down the whole family and a pop up tent and make a day of it.
The Channel: When watching the waves at "Jaws" you will see a large gathering of spectators and support on boats, jet ski and even helicopters. The "gallery" of spectators and supporters on the water have traveled here via a boat launch about 5 miles away.
Upon reaching Peahi, there is a deep-water area next to the breaking wave. This is called the "channel" and provides the needed rest area and break spot for surfers riding extreme adrenaline.
Though no waves break in the channel, there is near constant motion among the many craft in the area, due to the intense currents from all the waves. Where to start: If you monitor the weather during your visit, review the surf report for waves breaking on the north shore.
If you are game for the adventure, plan to go early as the crowds will congest the access area by 9 a. You will reach the turn to Jaws in 7 miles. Too many people in the water can create a hazardous environment for the surfers and an increase in injuries. But when the surf is way up, scores of people rush here to get a good vantage point on the cliff overlooking the bay.
The space is tight here so some people in the past drove over the nearby pineapple fields to park their car, which angered the landowners. As of , many of the paths to Peahi Bluff have been purposefully blocked with derelict cars set on fire by those angered by the increase in the overpopulated beach line. Post the winter of , professional surfers also became angered by the masses of speculators and inexperienced surfers that were attempting to surf here.
It is implied that surfers are only welcome at Jaws if they have an invitation from a veteran tow-in surfer who is locally experienced. Home » Maui » Attractions » Jaws Peahi. North Shore Lookout Maui! View more vacation rentals. Weather Map.
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