Surfing Lessons on Maui
Surfing Lessons on Maui are fun because we have great waves, warm water, and expert instructors who love to share the Aloha spirit. Maui Sports Unlimited offers surfing lessons for all levels — beginners, intermediates, and advanced surfers — in a friendly and safe environment. Surfing is a great activity for the whole family, and our small groups ensure you get personal attention and catch more waves.
Plan to get out early! Surfing is best in the mornings, and we’re usually all done by noon.
Duration
Each surf class is 2 hours long. Morning sessions only. Typical start times are 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM (occasionally 12 Noon is available). Earlier is better!
About the Lessons
Surfing in Maui’s warm, clear water is pure joy! We teach all levels, from first-timers to advanced surfers looking to refine technique. Lessons can be a single-day activity, private coaching session, multi-day camp, or long-term surf program. Our surf school is located at one of Maui’s most reliable surf spots with ideal, consistent waves.
All participants must be able to swim and be comfortable in the ocean. Non-swimmers are not permitted. Minimum age for mixed adult classes is 12 years old.
About the Gear
We supply all the beginner equipment you’ll need, including soft-top surfboards, lycra rash guard shirts, and protective reef booties. We have a wide range of board sizes to suit different riders — bigger surfers get more flotation, smaller surfers lighter boards. Advanced surfers can rent from our selection of high-performance board styles and types.
About the Lesson Experience
Our standard surf lesson includes a short land briefing and safety talk, followed by in-water instruction and plenty of wave-catching time. Most people are happily tired (and smiling) after their 2-hour session!
About the Location
Lessons are held close to shore in a sheltered bay where waves break gently over a shallow reef. These areas provide predictable, beginner-friendly waves without large shore break. Students don’t need to paddle far from shore to catch rides — just enough to find gentle, rolling surf.
The water depth varies from knee-deep to chest-deep, with some deeper channels nearby. All students must be able to swim. Parents and spectators are welcome to watch from the beach and take photos. For safety, non-surfers should not enter the water at the lesson site.
Beginner Surfing
Surfing is fun, safe, and easy to learn with professional instruction. After a safety talk and a few paddles, you’ll be standing on your first wave before you know it. All equipment is provided. Lessons run Monday through Saturday year-round with start times at 8 AM and 10 AM.
Beginner surfing lessons are held at Kalama Park in Kihei. All lessons are by appointment only. Minimum age for mixed adult classes is 12 years. Children’s lessons are available for kids ages 8 and up.
Kids Surfing Camps
All summer long we offer weekly three-day Surf Camps for kids. Each session includes safety talks, ocean awareness, and plenty of water time. Classes run 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM daily. We provide all gear, including rash guard shirts. Students are grouped by weight and experience for safety and fun. Kids should bring their own reef shoes, towels, and sunscreen.
Ages: 11 years and up
Ready to Surf Maui?
Join our friendly instructors for an unforgettable surfing experience on Maui’s beautiful South Shore. Whether it’s your first time or your next level, you’ll leave with new skills, great memories, and the stoke that keeps surfers coming back for more!