The Wave
The break is driven by long-period north-to-northwest swells and cleans up with southerly to south-southwest offshore winds.
Tides have only a minor influence on wave shape here.
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Peahi/Jaws
Peahi (Jaws) is Maui’s fearsome north-shore reef that focuses long Alaska swells into massive, hollow lefts and rights visible from high cliff overlooks. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Peahi/Jaws in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelExpert
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 8 s
- Wind E 16 kt
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Steep, 4x4-only access and sheer ocean-side cliffs concentrate viewing and parking at the overlook and make onshore rescue difficult.
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