Maui County is calling for a high surf advisory to be followed by high winds across the island. The high surf and wind advisory brought out many spectators, hoping to catch a glimpse of the pro’s trying their hat tow-in surfing at world famous “Jaws”.
Known as Peahi by the locals, this legendary big-wave surf break is an only if you dare. Jaws is where world-class daredevils risk their lives on the biggest waves in the world—up to 70 feet.
With the high surf advisory today, Photographers like me we’re hoping for the money shot. Unfortunately, it never really came for me as my driver’s ski “Barbrella” as we call her was not up to taking us out to shoot today. Starting the ski resulted in misfires only turning over the engine intermittently. We took this as a sign from above to stay on land today. Needless to say, my friends and I watched from the cliffs. The expected big swell wasn’t what I had experienced in the past. The waves we’re somewhere around 20ft. which a bit on the small size for this infamous surf spot. I’m hoping the ski will behave and cart us out other days this week. Be on the lookout for some new Tow-in shots for 2009.
5 DAY FORECAST
MAUI COUNTY WINDWARD WATERS-
932 PM HST THU JAN 15 2009
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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
TONIGHT
Southwest winds to 25 kt. Wind waves 9 ft. Northwest swell 17 ft. Scattered showers.
FRIDAY
Southwest winds to 25 kt. Wind waves 10 ft. Northwest swell 18 ft. Showers likely in the morning, then occasional showers in the afternoon.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 20 kt. Wind waves 9 ft. Northwest swell 17 ft. Occasional showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight.
SATURDAY
North winds 15 kt. Wind waves 5 ft. Northwest swell 17 ft.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 15 kt. Wind waves 5 ft. Northwest swell 15 ft.
SUNDAY
East winds 15 kt. Wind waves 4 ft. Northwest swell 14 ft.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 kt. Wind waves 3 ft. Northwest swell 12 ft.
MONDAY
South winds 15 kt. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. Northwest swell 10 to 11 ft. Isolated showers.
TUESDAY
North winds 15 kt. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. Northwest swell 13 to 14 ft.