Jaws is located off the coast of Maui, Hawaii and is 4 miles east of Kahuli Airport, Maui. The wave is one of the scariest in the world, only being surfed by the few daring enough to dabble with death. The waves can range anywhere from triple-overhead to ten-times overhead, tending to be best in the fall and winter months. This wave is known for its strong currents, harsh rip-tides, and hazardous rocks. Jaws should definitely only be surfed by big-wave, experienced riders.
The wave is a right-hand reef break, and it is necessary for the rider to use toe-in boards or rhino guns that range from 10-12 feet. Typically this surf spot can be impossible to paddle into, so toe-in surfing tends to be necessary and considered a norm at Jaws.
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