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Jaws

Good

Wave Height

3-5

ft

Swell

~5s

NNE

Wind

5mph

Onshore (NNW)

Water

77°

Boardshorts

Rising• High in 1h 54m

Updated: 4/15/2026, 5:33:38 AM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
H11:40pm2.0ft
Tomorrow
L5:34am0.3ft
H11:21am1.8ft
L5:38pm-0.4ft
Fri, Apr 17
H12:20am2.3ft
L6:21am0.4ft
H11:47am1.7ft
L6:05pm-0.5ft
Sat, Apr 18
H1:02am2.5ft
L7:11am0.5ft
H12:13pm1.5ft
L6:36pm-0.6ft

Recent History

No recent history available

About Jaws

Pe'ahi, known worldwide as Jaws, is one of the most fearsome big-wave spots on the planet. Located on Maui's north shore, this deepwater reef break produces towering, 60-foot-plus waves that move at terrifying speed. The wave was largely a tow-in spot until recent years, when a handful of elite paddle surfers proved it could be caught under human power. The cliffs above offer a front-row spectator view when it's firing. Jaws only breaks a handful of times per winter, but when it does, it commands the attention of the entire surf world.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at Jaws?

The current water temperature at Jaws is 77°F. Boardshorts or a rashguard should be comfortable.

What is the surf like at Jaws today?

Jaws currently has waves around 3-5ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.

What time is high tide at Jaws?

Today's high tide at Jaws is at 6:56 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What time is low tide at Jaws?

Today's low tide at Jaws is at 12:49 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What are the best conditions for surfing Jaws?

Jaws works best with swells from the N, NNW, NNE, NW and S, SE, SW winds (offshore). The ideal tide is mid.

Is Jaws good for beginners?

Jaws is recommended for experienced surfers only. The waves here can be powerful and conditions challenging. Beginners should look for more forgiving spots nearby.

This Week's Outlook

Sunday PM looks like your best bet with 4ft waves, light 1mph west winds going more cross-shore, and decent spacing between the afternoon low tide at 7:09 PM. The wind direction shift from onshore to cross-shore makes all the difference for cleaner conditions at Jaws.

Updated 4/15/2026, 6:08:36 PM

Spot Info

Break TypeReef Break
BottomDeep Coral Reef
Skill LevelExpert Only (Big Wave)
CrowdLight (elite big wave surfers)
Best TideMid
Best SwellN, NNW, NNE, NW
Best WindS, SE, SW
ParkingCliff access off Hahana Rd (4WD recommended)

Local Tip

This is a big-wave-only spot. Only a handful of surfers in the world are qualified to ride Jaws at size.