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Group Surf Lessons from Kaanapali Beach

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Maui, USA
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Joseph_B ·
Jan 2026
Great surf lessons, provided basket for personal items, provided surf shoes and shirts and the instructors were terrific.
· Megan_J ·
Apr 2026
We had a great time learning the basics of surfing. Devon was fantastic and would be a great instructor for any level of surfing. Of course, Mother Nature decides if you have great waves or not. Ours were lackluster but still super fun. Make sure you put sunscreen on the back of your legs!

Overview

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.
  • Learn how to ride the waves during your visit to Maui
  • Group lessons are designed for students 13 years of age or older
  • Surf boards, rash guards, and booties are included with the price
  • Travelers should have a moderate level of physical fitness

What's Included

  • Surf Boards, Rash Guards, Booties
  • Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

    Please check in at our surf booth located along the beach walk on the backside of Whaler's Village in-between Leilani's Restaurant and The Westin.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Ka'anapali Beach

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

patrick_m
Family of 5 beginners worked with Steven, Devin and Tyler. Very knowledgeable and wonderful teachers! They were so patient and kind. Put us on some great waves and everyone in our group had the opportunity to get up and surf! I would highly recommend these guys.

Reviews

4.9
based on 147 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great intro to surfing

Megan_J, Apr 2026
We had a great time learning the basics of surfing. Devon was fantastic and would be a great instructor for any level of surfing. Of course, Mother Nature decides if you have great waves or not. Ours were lackluster but still super fun. Make sure you put sunscreen on the back of your legs!

Very well done

Jaclyn_B, Apr 2026
Very nice intro to surfing. My 17 year old son enjoyed it. Unfortunately, the water was a bit crowded. But it is also near a nice outdoor mall to grab a coffee while you watch!

Great Lesson

Deborah_K, Jan 2026
Lessons were great for beginners. Our instructors were helpful and instructions were comprehensive. Thanks!

Good experience for kids,...

Gopa_G, Jan 2026
Good experience for kids, gave them a taste of surfing. A bit short time to learn surfing. But overall good experience.

Shaka Bra

Joseph_B, Jan 2026
Great surf lessons, provided basket for personal items, provided surf shoes and shirts and the instructors were terrific.

Fantastic experience!

Crystal_B, Jan 2026
Our 2 teenagers took the group lesson. All the staff was very helpful and great for the kids. They were surfing as soon as they were in the water. I'd definitely recommend it to our friends and family!

Surfing in Maui

patrick_m, Dec 2025
Family of 5 beginners worked with Steven, Devin and Tyler. Very knowledgeable and wonderful teachers! They were so patient and kind. Put us on some great waves and everyone in our group had the opportunity to get up and surf! I would highly recommend these guys.

We had a wonderful time...

Sam_S, Nov 2025
We had a wonderful time with Sea Maui Surf! Our instructor was very knowledgeable and got us both standing. We would highly recommend booking your lessons with them if you are staying in Kaanapali.

Surfing with Danny was...

Paige_H, Sep 2025
Surfing with Danny was amazing! We had alot of fun! They provided us with water shoes, swim shirts, and a surf board! We got up on the first try thanks to Danny's instruction and help! We even saw turtles swimming around between waves. It was an incredible experience. There was even a photographer available for a fee to take photos of us surfing-which turned out amazing.

Great time with our...

Greg_L, Sep 2025
Great time with our instructor Devin. Good location and was an overall enjoyable experience for a beginner

Too much for me, but the teacher was nice

Sara_S, Aug 2025
The paddling is the hardest part. You have to be in excellent physical condition to handle the paddling. Also, if you're prone to motion sickness, take a Dramomine before. But the teacher was very kind and did everything he could to be helpful.

Great Experience!!!

Loni_L, Aug 2025
Me and my 16 year old daughter did this together. It was a highlight of our trip! Our instructors were fantastic, and we both got up on our boards and surfed for the first time! If we had more time, we would have tried to do it again!!!

Good course!

Kyle_S, Aug 2025
Great instructor, good lessons, nice equipment - worth going here, my son was finally able to ride a wave

Worth it!

Naresh_S, Aug 2025
Amazing instruction and location! Our instructor helped us feel comfortable and kept things simple enough for us first timers to manage waves several feet tall! We will definitely repeat when we come back.

Amazing!

Zach_P, Aug 2025
Devin was amazing! Super knowledgeable and a great teacher. Very kind and helpful as we were beginners.

It was a great...

Ronald_W, Jul 2025
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!!!!

Great job guys! I had a...

David_C, Jul 2025
Great job guys! I had a great timesurfing with you guys for my first time. You took time to make sure everyone was comfortable with every step of the process. Thanks guys!

Surfing lessons

sherry_c, Jul 2025
TJ was a great instructor. He was friendly, helpful and informative. The class was affordable. For People driving to the class, there is free parking if you ask to have parking validated.

Great experience.

Stephen_D, Jul 2025
Amazing teachers. Very patient. Perfect size waves to learn with. I was here with my son and daughter and all three of us were able to get up and surf on our first attempt.

My husband and I had an...

Abby_B, Jun 2025
My husband and I had an amazing time during our surf lesson. Great instructors. Great experience overall.

Ready for a surf tour

Robert_V, Jun 2025
Fun activity with rad coaches. They were Super patient and focusing on giving everyone a great experience.

Friendly and experienced...

Maureen_C, Jun 2025
Friendly and experienced staff. They were patient and super fun. We had an amazing time and the photos were great too.

Would recommend.

Kimberly_D, Jun 2025
When we checked in the staff were very friendly and told us what to expect. They provided a thorough safety demonstration and were very helpful for the whole lesson.

Swell

Amanda_B, Jun 2025
The waves were huge but the instructor was very helpful. The “kids” had a great time and caught many waves. The guys were professional and helpful!

Surf school lesson for middle aged men🤣

Neil_V, May 2025
The instructors were great! It’s harder than you think:). Very helpful if you’re in shape! It was extra windy today so that didn’t help but it was a great experience overall and fun.

A great learning experience!

John_B, Apr 2025
We signed up Holly for surfing lessons. She was excited about learning how to surf, and the team did a fantastic and personalized learning experience. John stayed out for one more run, which was her best! A great experience and highly recommend.

Great time for our first time surfing!

Travis_G, Apr 2025
We had a great time with Sky and Steve as our instructors. Sky did a great job showing us the ropes before hitting the waves. My wife, 2 boys and I all got up and surfed the first wave. This was also our first time surfing an ocean wave. The waves were perfect and the instructors were great!

My boys 16 and 14 really...

Lisa_L, Mar 2025
My boys 16 and 14 really enjoyed it. The instructors were very helpful and each person in the group was able to get up at least once.

Good instructors. ...

Cortney_D, Mar 2025
Good instructors. Exactly what we expected. Helped with the wind in time change and were flexible. Friendly accommodation and offered guests not participating to get chairs.

New at surfing

Kevin_S, Mar 2025
Joe was excellent! Can’t go wrong with this. A great way to try surfing. Joe is kind and easy to work with especially for beginners

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