Located just offshore from the northern end of Ta'ū Beach, this distinctive rocky outcrop holds strong ties to local legend and traditional fishing practices. Its name, meaning "octopus" in Samoan, hints at the site's cultural roots, where the island’s ancestors once swam out in search of octopus, navigating treacherous waters only the most skilled could master. Though no longer used for fishing, Ma'afe Rock remains an atmospheric spot for storytelling and photography.