Meanwhile, early January 2012 offered a glimpse of the future via an all-paddle morning in giant conditions. 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. “It was another stepping stone in the paddle realm, for sure,” Walsh continues. Three to five times larger than an already giant, deep-water North Pacific swell? Thank you so much for your words. One other note: I brought my 300 mm lens to Maui, but left the 500 at home. Hop over to Maui’s North Shore, and you’ll see what we’re talking about – specifically to a place called “Jaws.”. We’ll be up tomorrow morning flying in a doors-off helicopter with Go Fly Maui to capture some aerial photos of these absolutely mental surfers charging! The deepwater reef break is known for its ferocious waves that are rumored to reach heights of up to 120-feet and move as fast as 30 mph. Jan 22 2014, Your email address will not be published. Lots of bad behavior. Thanks alot dude, useful info, me and my family are going to check it out if the conditions are prime. On the other, they drew larger crowds of unexperienced surfers to the break and therefore, creating hazardous surfing conditions for everyone. Portugal’s Frederico Morais shows us around Peniche's finest beachbreak, Supertubes. Map: Below | Get directions Because of the immense size and speed, most wave riders must get towed-in by jet ski. The Bad News When Jaws is going off, the top names in surfing flock here – and mere mortals follow to watch in awe. Could you help us in any way? My advice: wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and have a way to shower afterwards, so many cars kick up dust. The road was narrow, crowded, and too dangerous to walk. “Ironically, it never really broke that year. Soon very soon there are serial multi-million dollar homes going in here so I suspect this area to be inaccessible anyway. Thank you to Stu from Soley Photography for his beautiful photos, Justin Edwards from Drone Above for the breath-taking video, and all the brave big wave surfers that rode these monsters. It’s uphill on the way back, so the walk back is more difficult. You, friend, are most beautifully well spoken. Construction of big homes are in progress by the looks of our drive-by yesterday. 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.”. What a shame that Serial Housing Development will crush this beautiful Place for Regular People to experience. It’s not just a dramatic drop or a staircase-riddled, triple-up tube. Be patient and you will see that it is all worth it! By noon, four helicopters and at least 50 skis were in the water, along with four boats full of photographers. In fact, as big-wave stalwarts around the world were proving, it was actually paddleable. The rest of the big-wave community seems to be in agreement, at least when it comes to dishing out prizes. Just left jaws around 4pm local time. The next dozen or so notable sessions were led, unsurprisingly, by Laird as tow boards became more developed and PWCs got better and teams got more experienced. The waves are so big and so quick that surfers usually get towed in with a jet ski. It was called that for a reason. 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. Only way, way, way bigger.”. And the next was pretty crappy, too. Just because you’re not indoors while you’re a visitor here or not don’t forget your manners. There may be taller waves. Starting this winter surf season of 2012-13, the contest is the first of its kind at Jaws and is expected to be the most nerve-wracking for everyone watching. Oh and there are no port a pottys etc. Today, they got their turn once the windsurfers showed up around 2pm.”, So, is it all-paddle, all-the-time now? I have been to Hawaii six times and this has been a dream. This probably inspires most of us to find somewhere a little more sheltered — like our laptops. Big mistake, though I got some great shots at 300 mm. I don’t know how big the faces were: 30- to 40-foot… We found out that the valley and the stream and the point are called ‘Peahi’ which means ‘to beckon.’ Well, it was beckoning to us.”. “As soon as you see the thing, your jaw drops.”, Ian Walsh offers another analogy: “It breaks exactly like V-Land. 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. 5 hours covered in dust but worth it! Today, November 11, 2017 is the 13th anniversary of our move here. The only way to get to it is by foot, since only four-wheel drive vehicles can access the road to Jaws from the main highway. Australian kitesurfer Jason Polakaw dropping into a bomb at Jaws. It was an amazing trip and this land deserves to be protected. Let’s learn to share this beautiful World. And now, it’s all paddle.”. Check out the map in this article, it shows how to get to the lookout via Hahana Rd. A couple years after the documentaries debuted, old cars were placed across the road to Jaws and intentionally set on fire. There are slabbier waves. The waves are so big and so quick that surfers usually get towed in with a jet ski. You get the message. 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. I was there on Big Wednesday too. Didn’t need towing in. The Pe’ahi Lookout This turned out to be both good and bad because on one hand, the films highlighted some of the world’s most elite surfers. Treat this island with the respect it deserves. Walking is fine so long as it’s safe for a girl. Be “pono”if you are fortunate enough to experience her beauty first hand. Maui-born Ian Walsh charges Jaws on Maui. Pe’ahi is only “must-see spectacular” when the North Shore is having monster surf (look for high surf warnings. But most sets were 10-12. Turned out the so-called “Unridden Realm” first tackled by horsepower at Jaws wasn’t as unridable as first thought. Even experienced kite surfers take on the wrath of Jaws. Cooles Peahi Jaws Maui Hawaii Surfing Big Wave Outfit. Maui is a very spiritual, magical, and majestic place. I was very lucky to be at Jaws Feb. 10 ( see this video by Xensr https://vimeo.com/154970043 ).
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