4 Best Waves and Surf Spots in Maui

Maui is a popular Hawaiian island when it comes to surfing thanks to world-class surf spots like Honolua Bay and Pe’ahi. However, Maui still has some beginner friendly waves and many other hidden surf spots. 

Here are 4 of the best waves and surf spots on the island of Maui.

 

Ho’okipa 

On the north side of the island, just a couple miles away from the historic town of Pa’ia is a beach called Ho’okipa which is known as one of the best kitesurfing beaches in the world. 

Ho’okipa also has some great waves for regular surfing and through the winter months, considerably big swells run into Ho’okipa. This surf spot is better for intermediate and advanced surfers.

 

 

Lahaina Harbor

On the west side is the once beautiful town of Lahaina which was heartbreakingly destroyed by a wildfire in the summer of 2023. In front of Lahaina Harbor is a beautiful reef break that works both on south and north swells which means it will work throughout most of the year.

Lahaina remains Maui’s most accessible and popular surf spot.

 

 

Honolua Bay

Honolua Bay is the best wave and surf spot in Maui with a world-class point break that produces incredibly consistent waves throughout the winter months.

In order to work, Honolua Bay needs a good northwesterly swell and it will become a long wave that offers great walls to practice some carves as well as a few barreling sections.

 

 

Pe’ahi (Jaws)

Jaws is a big wave surf spot located on the north side of Maui about 15 minutes away from the town of Pa’ia. On a big north swell, chargers from all over the world rush into Maui to paddle into a giant wave at Pe’ahi.

This wave should only be surfed by extremely experienced big wave surfers with the proper equipment and safety teams. From the cliffs, anyone can have a nice view of the show while staying dry and safe.