Maui · MAUI SURF LESSONS
18 reviewed
A first Maui wave should come with patient instruction and a suitable break. These 15 lessons stand out for small groups, clear meeting points and useful time in the water.
Learn to surf in Kihei with a small-group two hour beginner lesson, surfboard and rash guard included, plus ocean safety and photos.
“Amazing time and a great instructor, would definitely recommend to others interested in surfing lessons!”
Learn to surf at Breakwall Beach in Maui’s Lahaina Harbor. Small-group beginner lesson with top gear, expert coaching, optional photos.
“Scott is a nice guy. The lesson would be a bit too easy if you have absolutely zero idea how to surf because Scott doesn’t teach you a whole lot of advanced techniques. But if you are just looking for a fun time riding waves and feeling the movement, this is a really good one as Scott is very experienced at finding good waves for beginners and helping you get a lot of practice which is more important for this sport.”
Surf Club Maui’s small-group lesson at Kalama Beach helps beginners ride gentle waves with warm water, coaching, and included gear.
“David was awesome at coaching my 11 year old son to surf. I would highly recommend him and this outfit for families starting to surf”
Learn to surf in Lahaina, West Maui with a small group of up to 5. Gear, coaching, and photo keepsakes for beginners.
“Super fun! Had an excellent time. Instructors were fantastic!”
Private 2-person surf lesson near Lahaina with SPF rash guard, soft-top board, reef shoes, and expert coaching for beginners.
“sharky was a really great coach and we both stood up on our first try!! He picked the good waves for us and shared safety instructions. Would definitely recommend”
Beginner surf lessons in Maui near Lahaina, small group up to 5. Gear provided, 2 hours, learn on waves built for first-timers.
“We traveled from Utah and it was our first time surfing. Phillipe was fun, helpful, and went at the pace we needed. He was encouraging and helped us get up many times! I would feel confident now trying on my own, and would suggest this to anyone who is starting out or needs extra tips. Fun, safe, good priced experience!”
Learn to surf at Ka’anapali Beach with small group coaching, gear included, and a safety-first lesson in about 90 minutes.
“It was a great experience. Great instructor!!!! He helped us learn, he took his time, and I was able to ride for the first time ever!!!!”
2-hour private surf lesson in Lahaina with 3-to-1 coaching, included surf gear, and hands-on help tailored to your level.
“Fun experience! The instructors were very friendly and helpful. Everyone in our group had success getting up on the waves, even the youngest who is 10.”
Learn to surf in Kihei, Maui with Waves Hawaii Surf School. Gear included, land lesson first, plus group or private options.
“Good location for us as beginners. We enjoyed the instructors. They were very helpful and patient. Definitely need the booties they provide due to rocks on bottom.”
A 2-hour private surf lesson for two in Lahaina, Maui, with 20 to 25 minutes on land and in-water coaching, gear included.
“Mack was great. Super patient and very clear in his instructions. A beautiful location and glad we went with Keep It Simple.”
Semi-private surf lesson at Kalama Park in Kihei, Maui. Short land basics, personalized water coaching, and gear provided.
“My 2 daughters had a semi private surf lesson with Wave Daddy. He was a top notch instructor and made it a very entertaining experience. The group lessons looked very crowded. The semi private was well worth the price.”
Private Maui surf lesson near Lahaina for 3-5, gear included, patient instruction, water safety focus, soft boards, about 1.5 hours.
“Everyone in our group was able to get up on a board. Instructor was great and very patient. We all had a blast!”
A 2-hour private surf lesson in Lahaina with a dedicated instructor, gear included, land training first, and hands-on coaching in the water.
“We had a great time and they were very thorough in explaining ways we could improve. They were also very encouraging and we were able to catch a lot of waves during the lesson”
Beginner-friendly Maui surf lesson at Ka'anapali Beach with gear included, safety briefing, small-group coaching, and optional photos.
“Awesome small group instruction for newbies, old and young alike! Everyone caught some waves - mahalo Reef and Nick!”
Semi-private surf lesson at Ka'anapali Beach with land safety coaching, included gear, water time, and optional photo souvenirs.
“Instructors were friendly, fun , and Knowledgeable surfers. Our group ranged from 45-6, and everyone had a good time. They helped people try harder waves that were ready to advance, but also encouraged the smaller participants to take a lot of rides. It was great. Only challenge was parking/finding them o the beach. Make sure you arrive 30 min early like they suggested to give you ample time to park/get to the beach. There is free beach access parking along all the paths to the beach, and we scored 3 of those spots!”
