Where are the highest surfing waves in the US?
A Cannon Beach, OR
B Pe’ahi ‘Jaws’ surf break, HI
C Mavericks Beach, CA
Jaws surf break, whose ferocious waves have been likened to a shark attack, is a breathtaking but dangerous stretch of water at Pe’ahi on Maui’s North Shore. The waves have been reported to reach heights of 80 feet. Surfers are usually towed into position, a practice that was pioneered there.
The correct answer is Pe’ahi ‘Jaws’ surf break, HI.