Big Wave Surfing

Andrea Moller Surfing PeahiAndrea Moller is one of the few women ever to surf Peahi (Jaws).

When the surf is up, you may be tempted to go sight see at Peahi (Jaws). But the road is a muddy track through private property and there is no place to park on the road. On big surf days, Hana Highway on the North shore becomes clogged with cars and a virtual parking lot. Bring drinks and snacks and something to entertain you while you wait in traffic.

Your best bet to see the big surf and the crazy tow-in surfers is either Baldwin Beach (just before Pa'ia), Ho'okipa Beach (about a mile after Pa'ia, just past Mama's Fish House) or the bluffs above Maliko Gulch (another 3/4 mile past Ho'okipa). Baldwin and Ho'okipa have more parking (never enough but there is a parking lot). Bring binoculars for Baldwin because they surf the outer break. Binoculars are not necessary for Ho'okipa. (Note - never go to Ho'okipa or Baldwin beaches after dark.)

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