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Jaws Maui Peahi Big Wave Surfing Videos and Surf Action December 2009

Ok so we all now Jaws at Peahi on Maui’s North Shore has been going off BIG time this week and now there are a whole new bunch of Big Wave surfing videos up on YouTube, so you can also experience what thousands of others on Maui have seen during the start of this week.

You have to watch these surfing videos taking place on one of the biggest waves and pro surfing breaks on the planet. Every top surfer in the world wants to surf Jaws and it’s videos and images just like this that make this dream so much more of a pull to pro surfers from every continent.

As surfing breaks go Jaws is Huge! It is the biggest there is but it only goes off when the north shore of Maui get it’s biggest Winter swells, Hookipa Beach has to be getting 30 ft faces before jaws starts to work it’s magic and all the tow-in surfers start preparing and launching their jet-skis at Maliko Gulch ready for a quick trip up the coast to the Jaws break.

Anyway whether you surf or not you just have to marvel at what these guys do. Just being in surf this big is totally life threatening and they are just having fun. Sure sometime someone will get injured – but what a trip!

Take timeout and enjoy these videos and next winter try to get out to Maui and see this amazing surfing spectacle for yourself.

Jaws rocks!

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Jaws Peahi Maui Big Wave Tow-in Surfing December 7th, 8th and 9th 2009

Big waves at Jaws from December 7th to 9th have seen the North Shore of Maui going crazy. Surf forcasters predicted that the westerly swells arriving Monday December 7th 2009 would bring some of the biggest waves ever seen to Maui’s North Shore breaks at Hookipa and Jaws at Peahi.

Well the waves never actually reached th dizzy heights of the hype that the news and media outlets created about what was to come. The waves were big, but no bigger than a normal Jaws surfing event. Despite this the authorities closed off Hookipa Beach Bark completely on the Monday, including the upper parking lot. This of course meant that tons of cars and interested viisitors turned up to see the waves and parked all along the highway between Hookipa and Maliko, while cop cars guarded entrances to Hookipa and any other turn-in’s along this stretch of the Hana Highway.

The number of people that turned up during the day had to be seen to be believed – it was incredible! Funny thing was there was really nothing to see unless you went down to the cliff overlooking Jaws. The waves breaking elsewhere along the northern coastline were just typical of a winter swell in Maui and certainly nothing unusual – yet a crazy cicus turned up to watch it in overcast, dull and cloudy conditions. Sad really…

All the action was at Jaws, but there were many disappointed onlookers, especially photographers, some of whom had been there all night to get the best spots on the cliff! The waves just weren’t that big! And what’s more by 11am the best light had gone as clouds came over and darkened everything, soon to be followed by light rain.

Anyway Tuesday was a better day and even though it was still crazy trying to drive down or walk over the old pineapple field to the Jaws lookout and unofficial viewing site, the weather was great with no wind, blue skies and brilliant sunshine, The waves were as big as the day before (40-50 ft faces) and everyone was happy to watch the amazing tow-in surfing spectacular that it is Jaws at it’s best.

Tow-in Surfer at Jaws on Maui, Hawaii

On Wednesday the surf was still as big at Hookipa, but at Jaws it was alot less.

The crowds at Jaws had disappeared and time between useful sets was a lot more, but there was still a hard core crowd of tow-in surfers with their jet-skis taking the biggest of the sets which gave great entertainment for the small number of people who ventured down to watch.

It was another beauiful day on Maui and several photographers got some great surfing shots of the action out on the waves, which were as big as many people had hoped to see.

Hopefully Jaws will be breaking again soon and in you ever visit Maui come in the winter months when the big swells arrive and Jaws will shows itself to be a s awesome as it will always be!

For a video view of Jaws from the ocean checkout Bart’s blog post on his SUP paddle to Jaws from Maliko at Jaws Breaking ! and to see more photos of the incredible surfing action checkout these Jaws Photos.

WATCH JAWS VIDEOS HERE!

What Is Maui’s Surfing Goat Dairy and Why You Should Visit

Ever thought of visiting a Surfing Goat Dairy?

The name is a bit misleading, as the goats don’t really surf. But Maui’s Surfing Goat Dairy makes for a fun visit for the younger guests to the Valley Isle.

Located in Kula, on the slopes of Haleakala, the Surfing Goat Dairy is home to some 140 goats that graze the farm’s 42 acres. Children will enjoy the two-hour Grand Dairy Tour, which lets them become a goat herder and try to milk a goat.

Children can also play with the goats during the tour, while older visitors can learn how the farm’s various cheeses are made.

A tour highlight? Visitors can sample the different cheeses. They’ll find that they are a big improvement from the cheese they find at their local grocery stores.

For tourists in more of a hurry, the Surfing Goat Dairy also offers more casual tours that last about 20 minutes. These tours, which cost just $7 a person, are quick and fun.

The Surfing Goat Dairy has long been an institution in Maui. The farm makes 24 different cheeses on site, and it makes these tasty creations every day.

Needless to say, there are plenty of cheeses for sale. Visitors can also indulge in some free samples. Those not hungry can purchase bars of goat-milk soap.

The Surfing Goat Dairy proves that Maui isn’t only about surfing, beaches, golf and hiking. There are steam train rides, pineapple plantations to tour and inspiring film festivals to take in.

There are many treasures hidden on this island. Tourists just need to keep their eyes open to discover them.

Go visit the Surfing Goat Dairy!

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