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Semi-Private Surf Lesson at Kalama Park in Kihei

Recommended by 99% of travelers
Maui, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Heather_W ·
Feb 2026
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!!
· Phuong_H ·
Jan 2026
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!

Overview

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.
  • Enjoy a quintessential Hawaiian experience during your Maui vacation with a surfing lesson
  • Spend a short time on land and the rest of the lesson in the water
  • Gain skills with personalized instruction
  • Equipment is provided including surf shoes and shirts

What's Included

  • Surf Shoes
  • Surf Shirts
  • Wet-suits (pending availability)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 2021 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA

    Departure Point: Maui Waveriders located across from Kalama Park, on Kihei Road. It is on the corner of Auhana and Kihei Road, next to the HiTech Surf Shop. Address: 2021 South Kihei Road, Kihei, Hawaii, 96753. Directions: If you are on South Kihei Road coming from South Kihei/Wailea, turn right on Auhana Road. If you are on South Kihei Road coming from North Kihei, turn left onto Auhana Road. Dates: See Availability

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Maui Waveriders

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required for "Semi-Private Lessons"
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult for check-in
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Brooke_G
This was easily one of our favorite experiences on Maui. We have a family of 6 so it was nice to have a lesson all together. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our instructor “Wave Daddy” was a fantastic teacher and our kids had a blast learning to surf. The cove was a perfect spot for beginners. The pictures from the experience turned out awesome too. I would highly recommend this company anyone looking for some fun on your vacation.

Reviews

4.9
based on 103 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great surf lessons with a great instructor!

Heather_W, Feb 2026
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!!

5 Stars!!!

Brooke_G, Jan 2026
This was easily one of our favorite experiences on Maui. We have a family of 6 so it was nice to have a lesson all together. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our instructor “Wave Daddy” was a fantastic teacher and our kids had a blast learning to surf. The cove was a perfect spot for beginners. The pictures from the experience turned out awesome too. I would highly recommend this company anyone looking for some fun on your vacation.

10/10 experience!

Phuong_H, Jan 2026
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!

We had another wonderful...

Tiffany_W, Nov 2025
We had another wonderful experience at Maui Waveriders! This was our third year visiting and we have a better time each year!

Great for Beginners

Shayla_H, Nov 2025
Perfect for beginners! My husband and I had so much fun! Our instructor was very friendly and helpful!

Highly recommend!

Erin_P, Oct 2025
Everything you need to start from no experience. The instructors are skilled and guide you. You can return later in the day and get equipment when the tradewinds pick up to try again after a rest

Jade was a great...

Cori_A, Apr 2025
Jade was a great instructor. My daughter caught on well, I did not (being old sux). Regardless, she was upbeat and encouraging. Always watching so she could give more personalized instructionn

Fun family activity

Andrew_K, Mar 2025
Great experience with an amazing teacher! Perfect location for beginners. Our family of four were all able to get up easily. Learned a lot about the ocean and how to read the waves. Would recommend 100%!

Surf’s up!

Peggy_K, Feb 2025
Fantastic surf lesson with Ina. Coached my 8 & 10 year old granddaughters and me. All three of us got on the board.

semi-private works perfect for two kids

Meiping_Y, Jul 2024
Semi-private lesson worked great for my two kids. Parents could sit under the shade watching during the whole time. Kids learned very quick and had a wonderful time.

Great Time!

Chris_P, Jun 2024
Had a great time with Maui Wave Riders! Our instructor Chez was great and we caught a good bunch of waves and collected a free hat on the way out. Highly recommend them for all your surfing needs in Maui.

Best Surf Lesson!

Abby_W, May 2024
Great experience! Highly recommend! You get to use the surf board after the lesson, our coach is K’ola who is very friendly and knowledgeable!

Ben was a great...

Ashley_P, May 2024
Ben was a great instructor. He was patient and safety was always top of mind. Fantastic experience!!

Wave Daddy for the win!

Carla_G, May 2024
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.

Great time

Joe_S, May 2024
First time surfing and our instructor Noah was great! Would highly recommend and definitely would do it again.

Awesome time!

Amanda_G, Mar 2024
Kai was awesome. Would recommend to anyone! Great family fun! All 4 of us were able to stand up on either the first or second try. Great instruction.

Highly recommend!!

Tiffany_W, Feb 2024
It was our kids first time surfing and they had an amazing experience!! Highly recommend if you are in the Kihei area!!

Very fun experience! Was...

Cecilie_N, Jul 2023
Very fun experience! Was standing on my board within the first couple of waves with the help of David the instructor.

Kekoa was fantastic! We...

Alycia_M, Dec 2022
Kekoa was fantastic! We had so much fun and success that after a break we came back and continued to surf in the afternoon!

Fantastic

Regina_M, Jan 2022
The staff were friendly, competent and fully exceeded our expectations. I found them to be flexible and willing to accommodate our needs. Definitely, the place to get your lesson and/or rent your gear!

Do it!

Donna_C, Dec 2021
Our instructor, Ben, was awesome! We are an older (40ish) couple who have always wanted to try surfing. Ben made it easy and we didn’t feel “old”. Both of us were able to stand up and catch our own wave by the end of the lesson. I also appreciated that Ben was looking out for us and making sure the situation was safe as the waters were pretty crowded with people. We had such a good experience, my husband went back the next day and rented a board to get more time in. We totally recommend Maui Wave Riders and Ben!

incredible memory for our family

Kate_S, Nov 2021
We had an unbelievable memorable experience with our instructor. He was kind, patient and very fun in dealing with a mom & dad learning to surf along with our 9 & 6 year olds. We highly recommend!!

Semi Private Surf lessons

Clay_W, Jul 2021
Sola was a great instructor. Helpful, fun, laid back, and gave excellent lunch recommendation. The surfing was a blast too.

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