10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Jaws, North Shore, Maui, USA
Jaws (Pe'ahi) is one of the biggest rideable waves on Earth and the birthplace of tow-in surfing. A deep water reef amplifies massive North Pacific swells, producing walls of water that move at 30mph. The iconic right barrel at XXL size is one of surfing's most awe-inspiring sights.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-04 with a score of 0/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 0/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
No alignment: Swell from 64° is outside workable range 320°-30°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 1.8m is below minimum 6.1m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 12s is below minimum 14s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 71° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Jaws. Either swell direction (64°), size (1.8m), or wind (20 km/h from 71°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 64° (ENE) at 12s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
No alignment: Swell from 58° is outside workable range 320°-30°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 1.4m is below minimum 6.1m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 10s is below minimum 14s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 70° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Jaws. Either swell direction (58°), size (1.4m), or wind (24 km/h from 70°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 58° (ENE) at 10s period
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 6.1m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 14s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 75° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
-14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Jaws. Either swell direction (58°), size (0.9m), or wind (25 km/h from 75°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 58° (ENE) at 9s period
No alignment: Swell from 56° is outside workable range 320°-30°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 6.1m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 28 km/h from 77° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Jaws. Either swell direction (56°), size (0.8m), or wind (28 km/h from 77°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 56° (NE) at 9s period
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 6.1m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 31 km/h from 77° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
-10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Jaws. Either swell direction (56°), size (0.7m), or wind (31 km/h from 77°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 56° (NE) at 10s period
No alignment: Swell from 59° is outside workable range 320°-30°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 1.1m is below minimum 6.1m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 30 km/h from 79° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Jaws. Either swell direction (59°), size (1.1m), or wind (30 km/h from 79°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 59° (ENE) at 10s period
No alignment: Swell from 63° is outside workable range 320°-30°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 1.0m is below minimum 6.1m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 27 km/h from 77° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Jaws. Either swell direction (63°), size (1.0m), or wind (27 km/h from 77°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 63° (ENE) at 10s period
No alignment: Swell from 78° is outside workable range 320°-30°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Short period: 8s is below minimum 14s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 70° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Jaws. Either swell direction (78°), size (1.0m), or wind (25 km/h from 70°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 78° (ENE) at 8s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
No alignment: Swell from 94° is outside workable range 320°-30°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 27 km/h from 73° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Jaws. Either swell direction (94°), size (0.7m), or wind (27 km/h from 73°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 94° (E) at 10s period
No alignment: Swell from 66° is outside workable range 320°-30°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 6.1m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 15s meets minimum 14s but below ideal 20s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 77° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Jaws. Either swell direction (66°), size (0.5m), or wind (29 km/h from 77°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 66° (ENE) at 15s period
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