Jaws/Pe'ahi
United States · Pacific Islands
Right now
Partly cloudyWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.2m NE
Wind: 17 km/h E (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: NNW
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell is coming in at an oblique angle, some refraction expected.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:39Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Boardshorts weather. 25°C water.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
Today's briefing
0.8m swell at 10s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 25°C.
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Forecast accuracy at Jaws/Pe'ahi
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 6am (score: 13). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking about average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Jaws/Pe'ahi.
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Jaws/Pe'ahi
Pe'ahi, universally known as Jaws, is a terrifying, world-renowned big-wave reef break located on the northern coast of Maui, Hawaii. The bathymetry is defined by a massive, deep-water volcanic reef trench that abruptly transitions into a shallower rock shelf. This extreme depth gradient intercepts immense north-westerly winter groundswells tracking across the North Pacific. When these massive swells hit the reef, the ocean heaves violently, producing towering, monstrously thick waves that frequently exceed fifteen metres in face height. A southerly offshore wind is necessary to groom the expansive faces, frequently blowing heavy spray back off the colossal lip. Due to the unfathomable hydraulic weight of the water, the extreme hold-downs, and the immense speed required to escape the plunging lip, Jaws is strictly the domain of elite, professional big-wave surfers equipped with jet-ski assistance and specialized impact vests. It demands unparalleled physical and psychological preparation.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Jaws/Pe'ahi. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Jaws/Pe'ahi?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.