Haiku-Pauwela, HI

outdoors

maui woody

If this spot broke more often it would have ranked higher on my list. Located between Launiupoko and Guardrails on the west side of Maui, Woody’s needs a sizable South swell to start breaking. When it does, it’s a long, forgiving, chest to head-high plus wave that is super fun. It breaks right and left, but the left is more popular since the right (eventually) closes out and pitches a little more. There is a crowd of regulars that shows up when this spot breaks, but they’re all friendly and fun to surf with.

Lahaina, HI

outdoors

Maui Rainbows and Waves

When Honolua was too big for my taste, Rainbows was the place to go. When first moving to Maui, it was my most frequented break. With more power than the south shore spots, but less power than the north shore, Rainbows was great for a shortboard or longboard. Luckily, when Rainbows was breaking, most people forgot about this awesome spot and were surfing further up north.

Lahaina, HI

outdoors

Maui Sands

My “go to” spot in Lahaina. It was a short 3 minute drive down the hill, and then a 5-10 minute walk along the beach through the community of Puamana. Don’t park in Puamana, it’s gated and they’re really strict about surfers parking in their community. Another clean, right handed break. Hot sands is a very short and easy paddle, and usually uncrowded

HI, United States

outdoors

Honolua Bay

The best wave in the world as far as I’m concerned. It’s a clean, right hand wave that can go forever. And it’s surrounded by the most beautiful environment you can imagine. When it gets big, it gets crowded

Lahaina, HI

outdoors

Reef Dancer

un reef breaks for riders of all levels make Lahaina a great place to surf on the West Coast of the island. Check out Kammies and Shark Pit at the south end of town, or surf the popular Breakwall up against Lahaina Harbor. The harbor also has a fun peak that comes out of deep water. You’ll definitely see a few resident pro’s surfing here.

Paia, HI

outdoors

Ho'okipa Beach Park

is a go-to surfing spot on Maui. This beach is located on the North Shore and works best with north, northwest, west, and east swells. It’s also a world-class windsurfing destination.

Haiku-Pauwela, HI

outdoors

Jaws

With a nickname like “Jaws Beach”, it’s no surprise that Pe’ahi on the North Shore is the most powerful surf spot on Maui. Its fast-moving, massive waves make Jaws strictly for professional surfers only. When conditions allow, pro’s from all over the world get behind a jet ski, let go of the tow rope, and risk their lives to get a taste of the most impressive wave on Earth.

HI, United States

outdoors

Olowalu Beach

Just off the Honoapiilani Highway, Olowalu is the easiest spot to access on the island. You can literally go from driving the highway to riding a wave in two minutes. When ocean swells are right, the waves provide consistent fun for intermediate to advanced surfers. However, only a few people can go at the peak at one time. Caution: These waters are known to be some of the sharkiest around.