The surf spot known as "Jaws" is located several miles father north of Hookipa, Maui. Getting there requires traversing a red dirt road through maze of pineapple fields that eventually leads you toward the ocean and your first view of Jaws. The land surrounding Jaws is owned by the Maui Pineapple Company. So while the company has been kind enough to grant public access to the cliff area above Jaws, it's possible that on certain days access could be denied, due to pineapple harvesting or for other reasons.

Those fortunate enough to see Jaws in person never will forget the experience. This recently pioneered big-wave spot also is known by its Hawaiian name, Peahi (pay-ah-hee). Its nickname has two meanings; the huge waves look like the set of jaws as they come crashing down, and it's said that your jaws drops the first time you see such monster waves. On large days, waves will reach anywhere from 30 to 50 feet----awesome!

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