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The 15 best surf lessons tours on Maui right now — what each day actually involves, who runs it, how long it takes and what you will pay.
Two-hour beginner surf lesson in Kihei with small groups, safety coaching, and included gear, plus optional in-water photo packages.
Most Popular“A fun way to learn a neat new activity. Easy going and a ton of fun. The kids were able to get up and catch numerous waves.”
Beginner surf lesson in Lahaina Harbor with small-group coaching, top gear, and optional photo keepsakes at Breakwall Beach.
“Cancelled on me twice, had to change a reservation and pay extra money for their second reschedule and still cancelled, literally lost money”
Beginner surf lesson at Kalama Beach Park in Kihei with small-group coaching, included reef gear, warm gentle waves, and photo options.
“Awesome first surf lesson with Brendon Barber through Surf Club Maui! He was super nice, very personable and knowledgeable. We highly recommend you book with him if possible. We got up on our boards multiple times at our first lesson. It was the highlight of our Maui trip. We will be booking this tour again…”
Learn to surf in calm West Maui with a pro, small group of 5, included gear, and a 2-hour session with photo keepsakes.
Private 2-person surf lesson near Lahaina on Maui. Soft-top board, reef shoes, and beginner coaching in 90 minutes.
“San was great. We’re novice swimmers and he was able to guide us to standing up. We had a great time and the spot was perfect”
A private 2-hour surf lesson in Lahaina with a 3-to-1 coach ratio, gear included, and real in-water help for fast confidence.
“We booked a private surf lesson for myself, our 2 sons and our 8 and 10 year old grand son and daughter. Z our instructor was patient, positive and had us riding the waves just like the locals (well, sort of) within our first 30 minutes. There's a photographer there who took a ton of…”
Learn to surf in Kihei with Waves Hawaii Surf School. Small group, gear provided, land drills first, then waves at Makena.
“This was such a fun way to spend a morning! Both my daughters (16 and 9) were up on the board and surfing on their first try. Sasha was a great instructor and made sure they had a blast. Parking was super easy and convenient; the photographer got great photos and was also a helpful…”
Private 2-hour Lahaina surf lesson for two with gear included, a 20–25 min land intro, and hands-on coaching in the water.
“It was a great experience. Mario and Ramon were excellent teachers would recommend anybody trying it with them guys. They're awesome!”
Semi-private surf lesson at Kalama Park in Kihei with gear, a short safety lesson, and guided time in the waves.
“We had an excellent experience with Maui Waveriders. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Our instructor, Andrew, was phenomenal! He made it his mission that we stood on our boards and surfed! To our surprise, photos of us surfing were available for purchase at the end of the lesson!”
Private surf lesson near Lahaina with a pro instructor, SPF-50 rash guard, soft-top board, and reef shoes for small groups.
“It was my wife and I and our 7 and 10 year old. Eric made it a wonderful experience for the kids helped them catch the waves just right for them as much as they needed, but also encouraged them try on their own as well. We all caught waves and wanted to keep doing…”
Private 2-hour surf lesson in Lahaina with a dedicated instructor, beach coaching, in-water support, plus board and rashguard included.
“Mack was such a great instructor. He was very patient and thorough and I was able to stand up on my very first wave! Thank you so much Mack, for a once in a lifetime experience.”
Learn to surf at Ka'anapali Beach with a 30-minute land safety lesson, gear included, and focused coaching in a small group.
“Amazing! The best part of our trip to Maui was learning to surf. Nick and Reef were amazing. They were great kind, patient, and gave great feedback. By the third wave we were up and standing! Overall, it was simply fantastic! We will definitely be back.”
Learn Maui surf at Ka'anapali Beach with semi-private coaching: 30 min safety on land, about 1 hour in the water, gear included, optional photos.
“Wonderful staff, everyone had a blast (group ages 10-16). Would recommend to anyone traveling to Maui who wants to learn how to surf!”
Semi-private Lahaina surf lesson in West Maui with land practice and ocean safety, small group coaching, and optional photos for memories.
“Nice crew, slim instruction, useful gears, close to the surfing spot reachable by short walk, next to public parking.”
Semi-private surf lesson in Lahaina, Maui with 1 instructor for 2 students, built for beginners, packed with safety and lots of wave time.
“5 out of 5 Star! The staff and instructors were friendly and A LOT of fun. Highly recommend for beginner lessons!”
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