#Jaws Maui
Maui man confirmed as record holder: 72 foot wave at Peʻahi “Jaws” is the largest wave ever kitesurfed
The International Kitesurfing Association officially measured and certified the wave, and Guinness approved the new record on Jan. 22, 2024, a year to the day after McLaughlin conquered the wave.
New world record set in Hawaiʻi for biggest wave ever paddled into by a woman
A new Guinness World Record has been documented for Australia surfer Laura Enever for her ride at Outer Reef, the big-wave break on the North Shore of Oʻahu, on Jan. 22, 2023. The World Surf League measured and verified her wave to be 43.6 feet, breaking the world record for the biggest wave ever paddled into by a woman.
YETI films profile Maui waterwoman, outdoor individuals enduring extremes
Hawaiʻi waterwoman Lauren Spalding is among several extraordinary sports people featured in a national film tour about extreme outdoor lifestyles.
Two Maui Men Die in Diving Incident off Maui’s North Shore
Two Maui men in their 20s who were diving with a larger group off Maui’s North Shore in the Peʻahi Farms area of Haʻikū-Paʻuwela, died today.
Maui’s Alms, Kemper, Lenny and Walsh Nominated for 2020 Big Wave Awards
The World Surf League today announced the nominees for the 2020 Red Bull Big Wave Awards, honoring the best in big wave surfing from the past 12 months. Maui’s Paige Alms, Billy Kemper, Kai Lenny and Ian Walsh have all been nominated in various categories.
Billy Kemper Wins Jaws Challenge at Pe‘ahi, Maui
Maui’s own Billy Kemper won the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, one of three stops on the World Surf League Men’s Big Wave Tour.
Green Alert: 2018 JAWS Challenge at Pe‘ahi, Maui
Today, the World Surf League Big Wave Tour has issued a Green Alert for the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, Hawaiʻi to run on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018.
Maui’s Big Wave Surfers Among WSL Award Finalists
The majority of the nominated rides come from the infamous big wave breaks of Peʻahi “Jaws” on Maui and Nazaré in Portugal.
Pe‘ahi Challenge is ON! Maui’s Kemper Attempts 3-Peat
The Peʻahi Challenge is ON! The event started at 12 p.m. HST today, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 after two hours on standby.
Nervous Laughter: A Big Wave Documentary
The documentary follows local surfers as they charge some of the biggest waves from the el niño season.
GREEN ALERT: Peʻahi Challenge Eyes Huge Swell
The Pe’ahi Challenge is now on Green Alert. The event is slated to start at 7 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, with a massive swell heading toward the islands.
At Home in Hoʻokipa: Up Close with Maui Surfer Ian Walsh
Maui Now recently caught up with Ian after an exciting run of events including his recent win in the HIC Pro at Sunset Beach, some powerful performances in the Triple Crown of Surfing and the Peʻahi Challenge.
Catching Up With Kemper – Pe’ahi Challenge Champion
Raised on both the north shores of Maui and Oʻahu, Kemper has a keen awareness for the oceanic power of the Hawaiian shorelines.
Billy Kemper Wins Peʻahi Challenge
Maui’s Billy Kemper won Sunday’s Peʻahi Challenge in massive 40-50 foot-plus surf conditions at the popular surf spot often referred to as “Jaws” along Maui’s north shore. Surfers paddled into the swell with no-tow assist making the risk that much more daunting.
Peʻahi Challenge ON with 40-50 Foot Surf
This marks the first BWT event at Pe’ahi, famously known as ‘Jaws,’ with competitors paddling into the gigantic swell – no tow-assist will be given.
Council Approves Funding to Buy North Shore Parcel at Kuiaha
The recently passed 2016 fiscal year budget includes a $3 million appropriation for the county’s acquisition of 267 acres at Kuiaha, along Maui’s North Shore.
Maui Film Festival Sneak Peek: ‘The Wave I Ride’
In honor of Girls’ Day, Maui Film Festival revealed it has selected a feature-length documentary, “THE WAVE I RIDE: The Life of Paige Alms.” for its Celestial Cinema 10-film series. The film will be shown during the 16th Annual Maui Film Festival beginning Wednesday, June 3, and continuing through Sunday, June 7.
Peʻahi Swell Peaks This Morning, High Surf Warning Extended
Though not XXL in size, the current warning level swell is breaking at Peʻahi (Jaws). The surf is expected to peak this morning and gradually fade.
20-30′ Surf Prompts Extended Warning
A high surf warning has been extended until 6 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, due to ongoing hazardous conditions.
60-Year Old Woman Airlifted After Fall at “Jaws” Lookout
A 60-year-old Maui woman was airlifted to safety after slipping and falling on a trail near the big-wave “Jaws” look-out in the Peʻahi area on the North Shore.
