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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.

Regency Theatres Wharf Cinemas Lahaina presents “Water Wednesdays,” showcasing iconic ocean-themed films every Wednesday night through August.

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.

Pro surfer Matahi Drollet wiped out at Jaws on Maui and broke his board, but a local found the tail piece and is returning it to him because keeping the fins of somebody else is “bad luck.”

Surfers convened at Peʻahi “Jaws” to enjoy the waves on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2021. See the latest images below. Enjoy!

The world’s best big wave surfers are back on call as the holding period for the World Surf League (WSL) 2021/2022 Big Wave season officially opened today.

The World Surf League released the official list of nominees for the 2021 Red Bull Big Wave Awards, with Maui native Kai Lenny nominated in all four categories: Ride of the Year, Biggest Paddle, Biggest Tow and Performer of the Year.

The first big north swell of the 2020-21 season on Maui drew big wave riders including local star Kai Lenny and lots of spectators to the Peʻahi surf break known as Jaws.

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.

Surf of 7 to 10 feet is expected along the East facing shores of Maui and Molokaʻi, resulting in a high surf advisory, in effect until 6 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.

“Exalted as one of the best weeks in his life, Kemper found success at Sunset” on Monday, “and also at Maui’s Pe‘ahi after riding the wave of his life” just three days earlier.

JAWS Big Wave Championships to Donates to Maui Nonprofits in Lieu of Site Rental Fee. This year’s recipients of donations include Mālama Maui Nui, Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui, Maui Interscholastic League, Imua Family Services and Lōkahi Pacific/Teens On Call.

CbdMD, a nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand, will be the official title sponsor of this year’s Jaws Big Wave Championships. 

Volunteers gathered on Maui to take on the very first “Hard to Reach Beach Clean Up” at legendary surf spot, Peʻahi or “Jaws” along the island’s North Shore. 

Kauaʻi’s Keala Kennelly won the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, one of two stops on the WSL Women’s Big Wave Tour.

Three-time Jaws Challenge winner Billy Kemper jumped from a big victory on Maui Tuesday, to another strong result at the Vans World Cup of Surfing on Wednesday.

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.

The Beachwaver Maui Pro at Honolua and the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi on Maui have been called ON.

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.