<\/span><\/h3>\nNapili Bay's Beach is perfect for swimming, sun tanning, and snorkeling. The outer reefs protect it from most swell directions, so you get gently lapping ripples and clear water. When large surf does happen to hit it head-on, there's a little wave good for soft-tops and boogie boards.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Is Napili Bay a public beach?<\/span><\/h3>\nDirections: There are two public beach accesses. The one at the south end of the bay is at Napili Place. The second access near the middle of the bay is at Hui Drive. Both have limited roadside parking.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Which side of Maui is best for surfing?<\/span><\/h3>\nHonolua Bay is not only the best wave in Maui, it is one of the best in the world. The northwestern coast of Maui is riddled with bays and crags that can produce all variety of great surf during the winter months, when the North Pacific is busy churning out storm after storm.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Can you surf anywhere in Maui?<\/span><\/h3>\nThe North Shore of Maui is where you'll find the biggest and most consistent waves. Hookipa is a great surf spot when winds are favorable with 3-4 main breaks. This Maui surf spot is for experienced surfers only. The current can be strong and there are only 2 entrances to the surf.<\/p>\n
<\/span>What beach in Maui has the biggest waves?<\/span><\/h3>\nPe'ahi<\/p>\n
<\/span>What is the calmest beach in Maui?<\/span><\/h3>\nKapalua Beach is one of Maui's top beaches, offering calm waters within its sheltered lava-rock cove. Kahekili Beach Park is Maui's old airport strip and a favorite family beach destination.<\/p>\n
<\/span>What is the most beautiful beach in Maui?<\/span><\/h3>\nHamoa Beach Though it's a mere pocket of sand at the Hana end of Maui\u2014no longer than 1,000 feet\u2014Hamoa is undoubtedly one of Maui's most beautiful beaches. It's backed by a thick forest of Hala trees, its shore is wide and golden, and its waters a brilliant shade of aquamarine.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Is Jaws breaking on Maui?<\/span><\/h3>\nJaws in Maui is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the south southwest.<\/p>\n
<\/span>What month are the big waves in Hawaii?<\/span><\/h3>\nThe months between November and February are the best times to see big wave surfing. The massive waves can sometimes swell up to thirty feet or more\u2014dangerous even for experienced surfers\u2014so always heed warning signs.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How deep is the water at Jaws Maui?<\/span><\/h3>\nThe water depth in the trench is more than 100-feet deep \u2014 right next to a shallow reef which is 20-feet, which is where the waves break.\u201dDec 11, 2019<\/p>\n
<\/span>How big are the waves at Jaws Maui?<\/span><\/h3>\nBetween 30 and 80 feet<\/p>\n
<\/span>Why is Jaws wave so big?<\/span><\/h3>\nAn article by Joel Achenbach on Jaws appeared in the November 1998 issue of National Geographic magazine, both photographed by Patrick McFeeley. The extreme size of the waves is caused by the structure of an underwater ridge which has been studied by scientists.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How fast do surfers go at Jaws?<\/span><\/h3>\nOn a really fast and steep wave a surfer might get up to 20MPH but usually averages 10-15MPH.<\/p>\n