Maui · MAUI SURF LESSONS
The south shore breaks small and forgiving in summer, which is why beginners learn at Kīhei and Lahaina. These 15 lessons are compared on group size, board time and whether the paddle out eats the hour.
Learn to surf in Kihei with a small group, patient instructors, included gear, and a first-wave guarantee for beginners of all ages.
“Fun to do and the trainers make this so easy. Must do! Easy to find the spot, they were really responsive to questions and were proactive to reach out the night before the event.”
Learn to surf in Maui with a small group, warm shallow water, quality gear, and patient instruction near Lahaina.
“We had such a great time, definitely highlight of our trip!!! Scott and Tyler were so great and fun! -from the 3 girls from New England. Mahalo🏄♀️”
Learn to surf at Kihei’s Kalama Beach with patient coaches, gentle waves, warm water, gear, parking, and small groups.
“Great experience for beginners our kids 9, 11, 12 were up surfing in minutes. Even have turtles swimming around us as we were catching waves!”
Learn to surf in West Maui with a CPR-certified local instructor, small groups, gentle waves, gear, and optional professional photos.
“Super fun! Had an excellent time. Instructors were fantastic!”
Learn to surf near Lahaina in a private two-person lesson with pro instructors, gentle waves, included gear, and plenty of personal coaching.
“Great surfing location. The Honolulu of Maui. Eric was patient, professional and made sure we had a successful experience. The waves are slow rolling sets without all the traffic and fanfare.”
Learn to stand on a surfboard in Maui with a small Goofy Foot group, gentle waves, gear included, and patient instruction for ages 9 and up.
“Excellent beginner surfing experience! Our 3 kids had a blast and had a great time learning to surf! Instructor was knowledgeable, helpful and fun!”
Learn to surf at Kaanapali Beach with small beginner groups, patient instructors, included gear, and a strong chance of standing up.
“Good experience for kids, gave them a taste of surfing. A bit short time to learn surfing. But overall good experience.”
Learn to surf in Lahaina with a private two-hour lesson, patient instructors, family-friendly coaching, and boards included.
“Very good experience and staff was very knowledgeable. Equipment was good and site perfect for the evperience”
Learn to surf in Kihei with Waves Hawaii Surf School, including expert coaching, gear, small-group attention, and a friendly first lesson.
“Very good first experience with surfing. Our instructor was very patient and helpful in learning the basics.”
Learn to surf in Lahaina with a private 2-to-1 lesson, patient coaching, beginner waves, and plenty of time in the water.
“We had an amazing time learning to surf with Austin! He was an awesome instructor—clear, patient, and made the whole experience fun from start to finish. He explained everything really well, which made it easy for us as beginners to pick things up quickly. On top of that, he was super friendly and great to talk with. Highly recommend booking with Austin if you’re looking to have a great time out on the waves!”
Learn to surf at Kalama Park in Kihei with a small-group lesson, patient instructors, included gear, and beginner-friendly waves.
“We had great surf lessons with a highly knowledgeable instructor! Keppa took the time to teach us how to surf and my son caught so many waves!!”
Learn to surf near Lahaina with a private instructor, soft-top boards, reef shoes, and patient coaching for families and small groups.
“This is our first time surf and we all enjoyed the time. Our instructor Anne-Marie is amazing. We all learned the techniques form her and kids were doing great on the wave. This is definitely a great activity we enjoyed the most in Maui.”
Learn to surf in Lahaina with a private instructor, warm water, supplied gear, and hands-on coaching built for first waves.
“What an amazing experience! Mario helped explain everything in great detail on the beach. Then we hit the waves. He helped me so much and was awesome to talk to on the water. I highly recommend this excursion if you want to learn how to surf. I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in Maui.”
Learn to surf at Ka'anapali Beach with a small-group instructor, included gear, beachside coaching, and useful tips on meeting logistics.
“My 8-year-old son and I had an incredible experience with our instructor, Matt. From the start, he made us feel comfortable and confident in the water. His teaching style was both fun and informative. Matt was patient, encouraging, and clearly passionate about what he does. Thanks to his guidance, we were both able to catch some waves and had an absolute blast. If you’re looking for a surf school that’s great for both kids and adults, I highly recommend booking a lesson. We can’t wait to come back!”
Learn to surf at Ka'anapali Beach with patient instructors, small-group attention, gear, parking validation, and optional photos.
“Nick was great. My 10 year daughter was really nervous. But Nick calmed her down and got her out in the surf and gave her great instruction. I highly recommend.”
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