Peahi/Jaws Reviews and Ratings
(Maui, USA)
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Visitor reviews of Peahi/Jaws surf break
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“Love this website for ease of checking tides, ease of understanding mixed swells and added bonuses such as swell power, other sites dont have.
which as far as it seems to be a helping guide to timing between sets and distances swells penetrate though islands..
May seem like it wraps more too on high kj swells.(not just period.)
A few things i thought though: an easily checkable history of recent swells. However this might be bad for semi secret etc videos and people working out conditions a spot works on.
Just for well known spots, history would be great say such as tonight- went to compare swell energy and sizes between jaws and Waimea bay over the last swells (not interested in surfing them just info checking)
anyway thought for well known waves like pipe Waimea and jaws n mavericks history might be handy..Just not history of lesser known spots..
Not sure if this is a good idea or not myself.
-Silly season and all.
Happy new year.
Love this site more than willyweather etc which personally am autistic/illiterate reading the data of.
9/10 stars to you surf-forecat.com”
groundUpNgrinded420sled from AUSTRALIA - 03 Jan 2025
Peahi/Jaws Ratings
Overall: 5.0. Based on 6 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.3(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Peahi/Jaws is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Peahi/Jaws is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Maui. 5: the best break in Maui). |
Difficulty Level: 4.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.8(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Peahi/Jaws can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.6(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Peahi/Jaws, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Peahi/Jaws are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.3(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Peahi/Jaws is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to Peahi/Jaws requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Peahi/Jaws for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Peahi/Jaws is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Peahi/Jaws is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.2(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Peahi/Jaws, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.8(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Peahi/Jaws where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |

