Jaws
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NNW (340°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 30°
- Size range
- 6.1m - 18.3m
- Ideal size
- 11.9m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 20s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 135° - 225°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
24m+
Board
Gun / Step-up
Consistency
2/10
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
3/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Tow-in or paddle from cliff access. 4WD road to overlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Jaws?
Jaws handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Jaws?
Offshore wind at Jaws blows from the S (180°). Anything in the 135° to 225° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Jaws?
Jaws wants NNW swell (320° to 30°) between 6.1m and 18.3m, with a period of 20s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Jaws?
The main season at Jaws is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Nov-Mar. ~15 rideable days/year. Tow-in and paddle. Iconic right barrel at XXL size.
How do I get to Jaws?
Fly into OGG, then allow about 30 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $200 USD). Tow-in or paddle from cliff access. 4WD road to overlook.
What kind of wave is Jaws?
Jaws is a big wave break, a right-hander over a reef bottom. Difficulty is rated 10/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Nov-Mar. ~15 rideable days/year. Tow-in and paddle. Iconic right barrel at XXL size.
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