Top Maui Surfing Lessons

Our surf lessons are a full 2 hours, tailored to your pace and skill level with your own dedicated surf instructor. Perfect for focused learning and fast progression. Whether it’s your first time surfing or you want to sharpen your skills, surf lessons with Keep It Simple Hawaii are designed to be fun, safe, and truly unforgettable. Every lesson is private for just the two of you. Taught by friendly and experienced instructors, you’ll get the personalized attention you need to succeed at catching some waves. All lessons start on land with safety and technique instruction before heading into the ocean to put your new skills into action for catching your first waves! At all times, you’ll be close to one of our incredible surf instructors. Note: for safety, children ages 5-9 require a private 1:1 lesson.

Learn to surf in Maui with just your group in Lahaina. Start on the sand with safety, paddling, and technique instruction, then catch waves with your instructor's guidance in the water. This 2-hour lesson offers personalized coaching tailored to your group's skill level and includes quality rash guards, water shoes, and surfboards for comfort and safety.

Learn how to surf in a group setting with this lesson in Maui. The instructor-led group session begins with a land lesson that covers ocean safety and beginner-level steps. All participants must be able to swim and feel comfortable in the ocean on their own. There is a maximum of four students for every instructor, so you’ll receive personalized attention in a small group.

Test your skills out in the waves on this beginning surfing lesson in Maui. Led by an expert instructor, learn surf techniques and timing as you hit the warm waters of Lahaina Harbor. Receive personal attention from your instructor and top-of-the-line equipment to practice on. Photos of your small-group experience are also available for purchase.

Don't leave Maui without trying out your surfing skills on the waves of the Pacific. During this lesson in Kihei, learn the basics from an instructor, who also tells you about ocean safety before heading into the water. Instruction is tailored to the skill level of each participant so you can enjoy a worthwhile experience.

Learn to surf with confidence in a Semi-Private lesson tailored for two. Set against the serene backdrop of Ukumehame Valley, also known as Thousand Peaks, these 90-minute sessions are designed for ages 10 and up, ensuring personalized attention from world-class coaches. Each lesson begins with essential water safety and surfing fundamentals, followed by hands-on instruction in a supportive environment. Whether you're a first time beginner or a seasoned surfer looking to refine your skills, expect to be up on your board and shredding in no time, making unforgettable memories as you embrace the magic of surfing on Maui!

Learn surfing in Maui with a private 2-hour lesson. Your instructor guides you on beach techniques, ocean safety, and paddling. Then, practice in the water with personalized coaching to build confidence and improve your skills. All surfing equipment, including rash guards and water shoes, is provided for your comfort and safety.

Maui Surfer Girls is Maui’s Top-Rated Surf School! We are Maui's only female-owned, female-run surf school. Our semi-private surf lessons are for parties with 2-6 people, age 11 and up, and everyone knows how to swim. Our lessons are co-ed, with both male and female surf instructors with years of surfing and coaching experience. We are also one of the few surf schools that offer TWO-HOUR surf lessons (other schools offer only 1.5 hour classes). MAXIMIZE your time on the water with our unique and personalized teaching style, which we’ve been perfecting for over 20 years!

Head to some of the most perfect waves for learning to surf in this semi-private surf lesson in Maui. Your instructors descend from the inventors of surfing, so they’ll know a thing or two about the sport. Wear provided water shoes and rash guards to keep you safe and comfortable, learn the basics from your instructor, then try to catch some waves.

First-time surfers often feel exposed trying to learn alone or with strangers watching, and a group lesson of fellow beginners takes some of that pressure off. This Kihei surf lesson covers the basics in a group of other beginners, with your surfboard and equipment provided, parking onsite, and lessons held Monday through Saturday mornings at Kalama Park's gentle waves.

Learn to surf Maui’s famous waves at Ukumehame Beach from a local expert steeped in Hawaiian surf culture. Experience a private surfing workshop for you and up to three other family members or friends, with personalized attention tailored to your skill levels. You’ll learn safety protocols, crowd etiquette, reef awareness, and how to paddle out, pop up, balance on the board, and more. Surf’s up!

Experience the magic of a Molokini and Turtle Town on this catamaran snorkeling adventure, where you can swim inside a sunken volcano surrounded by vibrant marine life. Start your day cruising to Molokini Crater, then dive into its pristine waters to explore the coral reef teeming with colorful fish. Depending on the conditions, your next stop may be Turtle Town or Coral Gardens, where you’ll have the chance to search for sea turtles and create lifelong memories in Maui’s dazzling underwater world.

Discover the wild side of Molokini on an unforgettable snorkeling trip starting from Ma'alaea Harbor. Swim alongside vibrant coral reefs teeming with over 250 species of fish at Turtle Arches, then glide past Molokini’s dramatic red rock back wall to spot seabirds in their natural habitat. With snorkeling gear, a continental breakfast, a barbecue lunch, and refreshments included, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure.

Enjoy a day on the beach during a 1.5-hour private surfing lesson—perfect for two beginners—in Kaanapali. Get ready to make some waves with your instructor and small group of two, learning all the ocean safety basics before hitting the water in style. Your own personal coach will be there every step of the way so you can rest assured that both you and your partner have an unforgettable time while remaining safe at sea.

Learn to surf with confidence in a "1-on-1" Private lesson. Set against the serene backdrop of Ukumehame Valley, also known as Thousand Peaks, these 90-minute sessions are designed for ages 5 and up, ensuring personalized attention from world-class coaches. Each lesson begins with essential water safety and surfing fundamentals, followed by hands-on instruction in a supportive environment. Whether you're a first time beginner or a seasoned surfer looking to refine your skills, expect to be up on your board and shredding in no time, making unforgettable memories as you embrace the magic of surfing on Maui!

Tailored to your unique experience level, this one-on-one surfing lesson at ZHS focuses on helping you achieve your surfing aspirations. Whether you're a complete novice or seeking to enhance your skills, our expert instructors provide personalized guidance to help you navigate the waves with confidence. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters growth and exploration in the surf, ensuring that each session is as engaging as it is informative.

Escape from the crowded tourist areas for a private, 90-minute surf lesson for a group of 7+ people near Lahaina, Maui. Choose from an early-, mid-, or late-morning time frame. This surf session will focus on water safety, proper surf technique, surfing style, and etiquette. The experienced, professional instructor guarantees students will stand up, catch a wave, and leave the beach as certified surfers. All lessons are private, so they will never combine guests from separate parties. All the necessary equipment — rash guard, state-of-the-art soft-top board, and reef shoes — is included.

As the birthplace of surfing, there's no better place than Hawaii to catch some waves. If it's your first time trying the sport, or if you just need a refresher, this surf lesson on Maui is ideal. You'll head for the island's most appropriate spot for your level of surfing; go over basic instructions and safety, then spend the rest of the lesson in the water riding waves.

Taught by local instructors at Lahaina’s iconic Breakwall, our licensed surf school offers small groups, personal coaching, and a safe, welcoming Hawaiian Style learning experience. Free surf board rental with every lesson

Swell stands out by offering specialized ocean coaching for children as young as 3. Unlike typical lessons that just "push" you into waves, we use positive psychology and behavioral science to build independent surfers who understand the ocean's "why." Led by certified coaches with backgrounds in health and education, we focus on strengths-based coaching to master safety, etiquette, and the mechanics of a safe wipeout. We prioritize sustainable techniques—like advanced paddling and wave-reading—that enable you to catch your own rides. We don't just teach a sport; we nurture the confidence and resilience needed for a lifelong connection to the sea.

Enjoy a memorable way to experience Maui as you’re taught to surf its famous waves in a private guided lesson with a female-owned surfing company. You’ll learn all the basics from your expert surf instructor, first in a 30-minute land lesson to learn safety and pop-up techniques. Then you’ll paddle out, balance on the board, and hopefully ride the waves during a full 90 minutes in the ocean.

Come catch a wave at Maui's premier surf school and ocean experience provider located at Ukumehame Beach on Maui's West side. We specialize in surf lessons where we share our love for the ocean and wave riding with our guests through beginner surf lessons and SUP tours at Maui's best beginner surf spot. Receive personal attention from your certified instructor and top-of-the-line equipment to practice on.

Ideal for travelers interested in new water activities, this small-group experience provides lessons and riding sessions with electric foilboards, propelled surfboards that can “fly” up to two feet (0.6. meters) above the water. Experience with the board isn’t required as each session begins with pre-flight training on the beach.