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Peʻahi “Jaws” photos: large swell brings XL surf to Maui’s north shore

The famed Peʻahi “Jaws” surf break along Maui’s north shore drew a spectacular show of talent from experienced big wave surfers over the weekend as safety crews stood by to assist. These images were captured by photographer, Patrick Wardle who shared the images with us.

Photos: XL swell brings epic surf to Peʻahi “Jaws” on Maui’s north shore

Wednesday’s extra-large swell brought epic surf conditions to Maui’s famed Pe’ahi “Jaws” surf break. Big wave surfers were captured charging the mountainous waves as safety crews stood by to assist. Photographer, Martin Caprile shared these photos with us.

No Public Access for Big-Wave Peʻahi Challenge

The public is advised that there is no public access available to the Peʻahi Challenge big wave competition being held Thursday, Nov.10, 2016 at the Peʻahi surf break also known as “Jaws.” Event security will be controlling all vehicle and pedestrian access to the property and the public is asked to avoid the Hāna Highway area […]

PHOTOS: Pe’ahi “Jaws” 1.28.16

It was another big day at Pe’ahi but the conditions were much better. Photographer Wangdu Hovey was out in the water capturing the action. He said, “Conditions today were…

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.

Proposal Seeks Preservation of North Shore Parcel, Peʻahi “Jaws”

A proposal to appropriate $3.2 million in funds for the acquisition of 312 acres on Maui’s North Shore is being considered for inclusion in the Maui County Fiscal Year 2016 budget.

Friday the 13th Pe’ahi “Jaws” Session Makes History

We recently received images of two men surfing Pe’ahi “Jaws” on boards with no fins. On Friday March 13, 2015, a High Surf Warning was posted and the…

PHOTOS: Pe’ahi “Jaws” Swell Week of Dec. 7

A series of Pe’ahi “Jaws” swells occurred this week. Here are some great surf shots of the action. Mahalo to Jimmie Hepp, Ned Simonds and Sofie Louca…

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.

SLIDESHOW: Peʻahi “Jaws” Swell Nov. 11-12

Pe’ahi “Jaws” swell inconsistent but rideable. Only a handful of guys in the line up. Here are some great surf shots of the action.

VIDEO: Jaws Surf Break attracts Surfers and Spectators to North Shore

More spectators than surfers showed up as a large swell was set to peak around mid morning at the famous Jaws surf break along Mauis north shore.