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
Swell Requirements
- 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.
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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