Maui is blessed with numerous surf spots. Some are much better for beginners than others and the many surf schools we offer here know just where they are.
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 Surfing Lessons on Maui |
 Action Sports Kite - Kiteboarding Lessons-School |
| Action Sports Surf - Surfing Lessons-School |
| Action Sports Windsurf - Windsurfing Lessons-School |
Big Kahuna Adventures - Kayak and Surf Lessons-School  |
| Island Scuba Surf - Surfing Lessons-School |
| Island Style Adventures - Surfing Lessons-School |
| Makena Beach Activities Maui - Stand Up Paddle |
| Maui WaveRiders - Surfing Lessons-School |
| Opelu Surf School - Surfing Lessons-School |
| Outrageous Surf - Surfing Lessons-School |
| Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy - Surfing Lessons-School |
| South Pacific Kayaks - - Surfing Lessons-School |
| Wake Maui - Wakeboarding Lessons - 23' Power Boat |
Maui Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Boarding and Stand-up Paddle Board Lessons
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Surfing Maui, is the reason many people came here!
Maui is considered to have some of the best surfing in the world. In fact Maui's surf break called "Jaws" has the largest waves in the world.
Although Maui is a "Mecca" for professional surfers it is also a great place to learn how to surf and to surf for recreation. Maui's surfing schools are abundant and surfing Maui's plentiful waves is among the most popular activities people come here to learn.
What does a typical Maui surf class look like?
- Maui surf classes are usually small in size and are dependent upon whether you enrolled for a private Maui surf lesson or a group surf lesson. Group surf lessons on Maui usually instruct no more than 5 or 6 students and if you sign up for a private it could just be you or yourself and a friend or your small family of friends.
- The first thing you will usually do on your Maui surf lesson is to spend some time on the beach with your surf instructor doing some "dry land" work. Here you will sand on your surf board while on the beach and learn how and where to stand. You will also lay down on your board and learn the technique for catching a wave.
- Next you will actually go out into the Maui surf with your instructor and try the real thing. You will learn in just small and simple waves and before the class is over you will probably find that you were able to get up on a wave and ride one in a few times.
Where will you surf on Maui when you are learning to surf?
- One very popular beginner surf location on Maui is the "Lahaina Break-Wall" just off the southern end of Lahaina Harbor. The waves here are usually small and usually very consistent.
- Another popular beginner Maui surfing location is the surf break at Launiupoko State Wayside Park. This beautiful park setting often has small and ride able waves.
- A popular beginner surf break ideal for teaching surfing lessons is the Maui surfing break at "The Cove" on the south coast in Kihei. "The Cove" can be seen easily from Kihei road and the adjacent "Kalama Park" so it is an ideal location for family and friends to watch and cheer-on the surfing participant.
Windsurfing
Windsurfing has been perhaps the fastest growing of all the types of surfing in the previous decades. Windsurfing requires a bit more skill and determination to learn than Maui wave surfing primarily because you not only have to deal with the ocean and sometimes waves but also have to deal with and understand the wind.
- Windsurfing lessons are usually taught on the windward side of the island in the area known as Kanaha Beach. This is a beautiful sandy beach that almost always has consistent winds for learning to windsurf.
- Just as with Maui surfing lessons the first part of your Maui windsurfing lesson will be taught on the beach where you will stand up on the windsurfing equipment and learn where to stand and how to maneuver the sail.
- Next up will be practicing "water starts" in the water which is the art of actually standing up on the board and catching the wind in the sail. This usually requires a bit of practice but is the fundamental move that is necessary to actually successfully windsurf.
- Lastly, you will be able to actually windsurf on the ocean and learn to make turns.
- There are many advanced classes you may take after learning the basics that could involve you in day or two of learning the sport of windsurfing and you can even take a class in learning how to jump and loop your windsurfing board.
Kite Boarding
Kite boarding is probably the most exciting Maui surf boarding sport of all. You essentially ride on a wake board and are pulled into the sky (sometimes as high as 20 or 30 feet) by a kite that you hold by a rope.
- Kite Boarding lessons are usually longer in length with a minimum of 3 hours
- Kite boarding lessons are almost always private lessons
- As with Maui surf boarding lessons you will begin with your kite and kite-board on dry land to learn the essentials
- The next step in kite boarding will be getting into the water to learn how to launch and to steer.
- Next you will learn how to get up on the board using the kites power.
Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Without a doubt the absolutely fastest growing of the surfing sports is the stand-up paddle boarding. It has caught the curiosity of even the most famous surfers in the world and world renown Maui surfer Laird Hamilton has gained even more notoriety by stand-up paddle-boarding the entire length of the major Hawaiian islands from the Big Island though the chain all the way to Kauai on a stand-up paddle board. Stand-up paddle surfing appeals to many people because it is such a great workout and makes great use of your body's core muscles.
Tom's Tips - Maui Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing and Stand-up Paddle Boarding
- If you have an interest, before you come check the internet to see if there are any surf tournaments going on, on Maui, during the time you plan to visit.
- The winter season is when we have the giant waves on the north shores of Maui. When, and only when, the waves are at their biggest will the famous surf break of "Jaws" break with waves that may be in excess of 40' ( a couple of years ago a wave was measured breaking at over 80').
- The very best time to learn to surf is when you are a child. If you're kids have an interest, try to give them a lesson.
Surfing Lessons and Surfing Excursions in Maui - Options Below:
Action Sports Kite Action Sports Maui offers the most complete range of lessons in Surfing, Windsurfing and Kite surfing. The instructors are well trained professionals that are dedicated to their sport, including some of the most highly trained instructors and instructor trainers anywhere. Three individual schools running simultaneously are able to respond to all your demands. Action Sports Maui caters to the extreme athlete as well as the novice, bringing these water sports within the reach of the average visito…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $74.90 - To: $1,008.00) |
Action Sports Surf Action Sports Maui offers the most complete range of lessons in Surfing, Windsurfing and Kite surfing. The instructors are well trained professionals that are dedicated to their sport, including some of the most highly trained instructors and instructor trainers anywhere. Three individual schools running simultaneously are able to respond to all your demands. Action Sports Maui caters to the extreme athlete as well as the novice, bringing these water sports within the reach of the average visito…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $65.90 - To: $147.90) |
Action Sports Windsurf Action Sports Maui offers the most complete range of lessons in Surfing, Windsurfing and Kite surfing. The instructors are well trained professionals that are dedicated to their sport, including some of the most highly trained instructors and instructor trainers anywhere. Three individual schools running simultaneously are able to respond to all your demands. Action Sports Maui caters to the extreme athlete as well as the novice, bringing these water sports within the reach of the average visito…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $84.90 - To: $374.90) |
Big Kahuna Adventures Big Kahuna Adventures offers kayak excursions and surf lessons. They are located on the southern side of the island of Maui in the town of Kihei. The waters of Kihei are generally an ideal place to learn to surf with protection from the large waves and strong winds of the north shore. The instructors of Big Kahuna Adventures are very experienced waterman and guarantee that you will surf in just one lesson. They also offer photography services that are available for an extra charge. The equipment…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $56.90 - To: $144.00) |
Island Scuba Surf Island Scuba Surf School operates out of the embassy suites in Kaanapali. They offer private and group lessons with their experienced instructors. They use soft top surf boards, protective booties and rash guards for safety. The warm waters of Maui are an ideal place to begin your surfing career and the folks at Island Scuba Surf School offer a conveniently located lesson that is right in the center of the Kaanapali resort community…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $65.90 - To: $95.90) |
Island Style Adventures Learn to surf “Island Style” with Island Style Surf Adventures. Island Style Adventures offers surf lessons from the sands of Kaanapali Beach. Kaanapali Beach is centrally located in the resort community and shopping destination of Kaanapali. The instructors of Island Style Adventures are there to ensure that you learn to surf safely and they make safety their number one priority. They offer protective reef shoes, rash guard shirts to keep you protected from the sun on your back and board rash…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $66.90 - To: $90.90) |
Makena Beach Activities Maui MAKENA BEACH ACTIVITIES MAUI - The beautiful Makena Beach and Golf Resort located at the southern end of Maui offers visitors the experience to learn Stand Up Paddling. …(more info) | Price Range: (From: $60.00 - To: $60.00) |
Maui WaveRiders Maui Wave Riders is one of Maui’s oldest and most respected surfing companies that is known to specialize in teaching surf lessons to beginners, cowards, and thrill seekers. Owner Tommy Castleton, has over twenty-five years of experience in the surf industry and as a professional surfer has even been featured on the cover of Surfer Magazine. Tommy takes care in selecting and training his staff to uphold the same level of customer service that he has become famous for. His instructors will tailor…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $49.00 - To: $133.90) |
Opelu Surf School Opelu Keahi has been teaching surfing to family, friends and visitors on Maui since the 1950's. He keeps his lessons personal, friendly and Hawaiian. Opelu is a living legend and he has grown up and surfed with other legends such as Rabbit Kekai and Clyde Aikau. Opelu has taken great care in selecting and training his instructors resulting in a staff of some of the finest instructors available. All have knowledge of First Aid and are CPR certified. Each instructor is required to have over ten years experience…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $50.99 - To: $239.90) |
Outrageous Surf If you think that it would be Outragous for you to learn to surf on your next vacation on Maui think again! Outragous surf school teaches surf lessons in the warm sunny waters of Maui and they guarantee that their students will be able to stand up before the end of their lesson. Outragous operates out of Lahaina town and offers a variety of different surf lessons. You can go with a group lesson, or try one where you get more individual attention such as a private or a semi-private lesson…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $20.00 - To: $124.90) |
Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy offers surfing lessons out of Lahaina, Maui. Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy is owned by Kimo, who is a descendent of the famous surfer Duke Kahanamoku. Lessons are offered on either a group or private basis at the “Breakwall” that is directly across from their surf store that is located on Prison St. This surf school was popularized by the reality television show “Livin Lahaina” which featured Kimo as well as his group of surf instructors. Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $49.95 - To: $309.90) |
South Pacific Kayaks - South Pacific Kayaks is a company that was initially founded to suit the needs of Maui’s visitors that were looking to go kayaking. Not soon after they started they realized that many of their kayakers were also interested in trying other watersports in Hawaii such as surfing. Since most of the guides are skilled surfers and waterman they began to offer surf lessons and kayak surf combinations. The Guides of South Pacific Kayaks are friendly and very experienced in and around the water…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $55.90 - To: $110.90) |
Wake Maui Wake Maui is not a surfing company but they do offer a variety of different wakeboard trips that normally appeal to the surfing crowd. The Captain of Wake Maui is Ryan Hickey who is originally from the lakes of Montana made his way to Maui some years ago and brought his passion for wakeboarding with him. If you like board sports then you should at least experience the speed jumps and excitement of wakeboarding in the ocean while you’re visiting Maui. Captain Ryan uses a twenty-three foot Ski Supreme…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $109.00 - To: $109.00) |
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Surfing Lessons and Surf Schools in Maui - Surfing is definitely the sport of Hawaii. Almost everyone that has grown up here has tried it at one time or another and most people that have learned to do it well have found that it is a sport they can do well into middle and even old age. It is a bit addictive I’m told, though I’ve never really been good at it. Many of my friends have been surfing for years and I think it keeps them young in spirit and body. If you’re bringing kids with you, you might want to give them a shot. We have great instructors and very consistent surf to learn on.
