Jaws
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It has some of the greatest windsufing and surfing possible. The kick you get from moving at 30 mph down the face of the wave.
Atmosphere:
The atmosphere is great, the sense of power you get when you here the wave crashing down. It roars.
Additional Info:
Towing or windsurfing wave only. It's a bad idea to fall of it can be catastrophic,
because on most days the swell holds up to 27 foot plus and on good days it can be 50 foot plus
there is serious danger. Try not to fall off.
Location
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Situated at the end of Peahi Valley.There's a short walk from the car. park down a steep rocky hill. BRING TRAINERS there are some sharp rocks. Just follow the run down path.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North |
| Swell size | Over 12ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Hookipa
6.30 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Honomanu Bay
6.34 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Hookipa beach
8.09 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |