Jaws Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Maui, USA)
| Name: | Jaws |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NNE | Offshore Wind: SSW |
Jaws in Maui is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the south southwest. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the north northeast. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Hazards include rips and rocks.
Overall Jaws Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Jaws surf quality by season and Jaws surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Hawaii - Maui surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Jaws
Visitor Reviews of Jaws |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Jaws:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Pavillions | 5 mi |
| Second closest break | H-Reef | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Hookipa | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Kanaha | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Kuau Pipes | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Jaws: |
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| Closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 229 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 236 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 283 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 312 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 421 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Jaws: |
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| Closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii | 13 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) | 13 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) (expired 1999-1 | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kihei, Maalaea Bay, Maui Island, Hawaii | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kihei, Maui (Hawaii) | 17 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Jaws: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2436 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2440 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2451 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2467 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 2469 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Jaws: |
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| Closest city location | Makawao (United States) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Paia (United States) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Pukalani (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kahului (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Wailuku (United States) | 15 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Jaws is Kahului Airport (OGG) in Usa Maui Isl., 17 km (11 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Jaws is Hana Airport (HNM), also in Usa Maui Isl., 32 km (20 miles) away.
- Third is Kapalua (Lahania-kapalua) Airport (JHM) in Usa Maui Isl., 41 km (25 miles) away.
- Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl. is 72 km (45 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Jaws and is 88 km (55 miles) away.
