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Private Surf Lessons in Lahaina, Maui

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Maui, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Cathy_D ·
Mar 2026
Highly recommend! We set up a surf lesson with Clint for our 14 year-old granddaughter who was dying to learn. It did not disappoint! Clint was so great with our granddaughter, taking time to teach her all she needed to know before getting in the water. She got up on the board the first time! Clint was knowledgeable, thorough and super patient and encouraging.
· Kelly_E ·
Apr 2026
Such a great experience! Highly recommend. We booked this for my son for his 18th birthday. He was able to get up and ride multiple waves right away with zero previous experience. Just amazing. We also requested flexibility for illness earlier in the week and there was no issue. Mahalo!

Overview

Suitable for all experience levels, you can join your coach for a private surfing lesson in Lahaina. Learn to surf near Puamana Beach Park in Maui amidst gentle waves and natural Hawaiian beauty. Your experienced coach provides personalized instruction tailored to your skill level, with all equipment included for a seamless experience. All ages welcome, including kids aged 6-17 (adult guardian required).
  • Private surf lessons for personalized coaching
  • Learn to navigate the waves with expert guidance
  • Includes surfboards, booties, rash guards, and free parking
  • Catch your first wave and improve on your skills

What's Included

  • Surfboards
  • Rash Guards
  • Water Booties
  • Free Parking
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Food / Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 545 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

    Let's meet at the Surf School . You can park in the parking lot in front of the surf school.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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

Carmen_F
This was by far the best surf lesson I've had, and I've been taking lessons regularly for the past couple of months. Calvin provided detailed instructions and feedback that really helped me improve my technique. I learned a ton! I would definitely recommend him if you are taking your first lesson and just trying to catch a wave while on vacation. And if you are looking to improve your skills, Calvin is your person.

Reviews

5.0
based on 34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommend!

Kelly_E, Apr 2026
Such a great experience! Highly recommend. We booked this for my son for his 18th birthday. He was able to get up and ride multiple waves right away with zero previous experience. Just amazing. We also requested flexibility for illness earlier in the week and there was no issue. Mahalo!

Calvin Maui surfing legend

Kari_G, Apr 2026
Calvin is a Maui legend!!! He had our 7 and -0 year old up on the first try! We had as much fun watching all the action as our kids did catching the waves! Calvin is a wonderful local with great recommendations, we are so glad we met Calvin at the beginning of our trip. Don’t go to Maui with out booking surf lessons with Calvin!

Surf Lessons for our granddaughter

Cathy_D, Mar 2026
Highly recommend! We set up a surf lesson with Clint for our 14 year-old granddaughter who was dying to learn. It did not disappoint! Clint was so great with our granddaughter, taking time to teach her all she needed to know before getting in the water. She got up on the board the first time! Clint was knowledgeable, thorough and super patient and encouraging.

Our instructor was great...

Emily_K, Jan 2026
Our instructor was great and the location was beautiful! Only thing to note is the bottom is a bit more rocky than sandy but the instructor made us feel safe and was super knowledgeable. We got up multiple times to ride the waves!

This was by far the best...

Carmen_F, Dec 2025
This was by far the best surf lesson I've had, and I've been taking lessons regularly for the past couple of months. Calvin provided detailed instructions and feedback that really helped me improve my technique. I learned a ton! I would definitely recommend him if you are taking your first lesson and just trying to catch a wave while on vacation. And if you are looking to improve your skills, Calvin is your person.

Good experience

Lingxi_W, Dec 2025
Coach is great. Very experienced and patient. He’s easygoing and knowledgeable. Easy to communicate with. I have to move my scheduled lesson to different slots due to flight cancellation and he agreed with it no problem. Highly recommend

Amazing surfing experience

Heather_B, Aug 2025
Calvin was an amazing surf instructor! First time surfing for our daughter and she was up surfing in no time! Can’t recommend him enough!

This is your next surf instructor, trust me

Jennifer_H, Aug 2025
Calvin is a very knowledgeable instructor and he clearly wants you to succeed. He helped us get up on our first try and we quickly were able to catch them ourselves. I really recommend getting a lesson here, you will have a memorable experience and fall in love with surfing!!

Calvin

Nicole_H, Aug 2025
We signed our two kids up for lessons with Calvin. We have a 10 year old girl and 9 year old boy. Calvin was so sweet and patient with our kids. He came very prepared and made them very comfortable. He was able to get both kids to stand up right away too. We will definitely be doing this again.

Best Surf Instructor on Maui

Michael_S, Jul 2025
Calvin is a legendary instructor. He was very thoughtful, fun, and knowledgeable. I would recommend Calvin to anyone visiting Maui!!!

Nice guy

Jamie_H, Jul 2025
He was really nice, nice communication the day before. He was patient with my kids and chose a beach with free parking and gentle waves

Calvin was great!

amandaritterbcba, Jul 2025
Calvin was kind, helpful, and patient. Clear communication and definitely recommend. I had two kids, ages 11 and 15 and he gave them the confidence and coaching to do it! Both got up during the lesson!

So much fun!

Amalia_K, Jun 2025
Calvin was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and ensured that we didn't get hurt. He even allowed time for my husband and I to take turns so we could squeeze in some videos and pictures. Would definitley do it again. Choose Calvin for sure if you want to learn how to surf. I got up on the first try!

Great day surfing

Joshua_B, Jun 2025
Kei is a great instructor and had our two teens riding waves quickly. Highly recommend trying surfing in Maui with Kei. We had a blast!

Thank you for the wonderful Maui surf lessons.

Nannette_M, May 2025
Calvin did a very good job with my daughter. She got up on the board. He did all the safety precautions explain to her what could happen. I really appreciate everything that he did for us. He was an excellent teacher thank you so much.

Private surf lesson

Noemi_B, May 2025
I had a really great private surf lesson with Kei. He was super nice and tough me how to surf. He explained everything very simply and helpfully. I can only recommend it !

Best surf lesson in Maui

Tatiana_B, May 2025
Really great experience doing this surfing lesson and I highly recommend it to anyone traveling and looking for a fun activity to do. Amazing instruction and I had a blast surfing different waves. Kei was very detailed in his instruction and made the whole experience stress free. I will definitely be back again if I get the chance!

Perfect!

Madison_F, May 2025
My husband and I are on our honeymoon and we had a private lesson with Calvin. We liked how he was quick to fixing our mistakes and always checked on us to make sure we were good! We both got up on our first try and I got the hang of it fast, so he took me back farther for longer rides. He knows the locations well, so if he changes location or start time, just trust him! On another note, it’s a private lesson, so don’t expect a photo-op. This experience is focused on learning to surf and having fun!

Surfing the waves of Lahaina

Avalon_M, Mar 2025
We had such an incredible time learning how to surf with Calvin! He is an exceptional teacher, super encouraging, and knows how to make surfing such a fun and exciting experience! Whether you have never touched a board in your life or are a proficient surfer, he will give you the tips and tricks you need to stand on the board and improve your surfing ability. He always checks in to make sure you are ok, and is very personable and kind! I highly recommend choosing Calvin to be your instructor, you’ll receive such a great surfing experience you’ll never forget!

Highly Recommend This Experience!

Jayden_L, Mar 2025
My three kids had a GREAT time during their surfing lesson. It was the first time surfing for all three of them, and their instructor was so nice and patient with each of them. He got all three up and surfing the waves multiple times during the lesson. They came out of the lesson smiling and wanting to book with him again. I was worried about how the lesson would go, since my kids are 12, 14, and 17. But it wasn’t five minutes into the lesson with their instructor, and I knew it was going to be an unforgettable experience for them.

Surf up with a great instructor!

K_W, Jan 2025
My mom and I signed up for surf lessons and are so glad that we did! We had the most amazing time and the instructor was very patient, encouraging and got each of us up surfing! Great experience and will be reaching out to them each year we come to Maui!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

mahalo. you now surfer

Great private lesson for kids.

Tamara_V, Nov 2024
My daughter had so much fun and Calvin was very patient with her! She was able to get up and the ride the waves. Hands down we would book again.

Nice beginner class

Yuki_Z, Sep 2024
Calvin was incredibly patient. I got plenty of individual attention and was able to stand and ride a bit in my first lesson. The atmosphere was fun and supportive.

Amazing !

Emily_C, Aug 2024
The lesson was great, it was our first time surfing and Kei was very clear and patient with us . He explained us all the basics and when we were in the water safety was his #1 priority . We were able to ride waves at the end of the lesson because of Kei’s instruction ! Highly recommend

Great experience for young surfers

Lara_A, Jun 2024
Kei was a fantastic instructor and my 8 year old daughter and niece had a great time! The water was very calm and though they had to paddle a fair way to get to the break, Kei towed them with his foot so they wouldn’t get too tired. They both stood up immediately and nearly every time after that and their smiles were priceless. Thank you Kei!

Awesome Experience start to finish!

Sean_J, Jun 2024
Host/instructor had great communication from start to finish. Leo had my 7 year old son up and surfing in only a couple waves! Instructor assured me he would stay close with my son at all times and put safety above all things. This put me at ease from the start. We both had never surfed before, by the end of the session we felt like pros. Don’t do the group sessions. Get the personal guidance from a private session.

Great surfing lesson

Mark_W, Jun 2024
Host was very communicative and extremely friendly. Very easy and pleasant experience. Learned a lot!

Worth every penny

Tim_B, May 2024
Leo was awesome! He had our 15 year old son surfing waves all morning long without any prior experience. Thanks so much.

Great experience

Alissa_P, May 2024
He was so nice and amazing with my daughters!! It was a full 2 hours! They had so much fun. He brought the surfboards and everything

Learn to surf in two hours.

William_C, Apr 2024
Surfing experience was awesome for just my girlfriend and I. About three waves in, we were able to fully ride our own waves. Kei, is an awesome instructor. We did safety drills and board handling before we went out to the water. Once on the water, Kei, would assist us until we were good on our own. Shoes and rash guards were provided. Would highly recommend for people who are looking to learn how to surf for the first time. Bonus for spotting a turtle popping up next to me on the board.

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per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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