Surf Lessons
Maui Surf Lessons
Kalama Beach Park in Kihei
Our Instructors Make it Easy & Fun!Our surf lessons are at Kalama Park in Kihei (South Maui). We love this surf spot for its gentle rolling waves, large surf area and a foot-friendly bottom. South Maui is also famous for its non-stop sunshine, beautiful sandy beaches and its hang loose vibe. If you have family members that do not want to have a lesson, Kalama Park is a large recreational park with shade trees, excellent viewing areas, cafes, coffee shops and shopping across the street.
On the day of your Maui Surf lesson we meet at Kalama Park about 15-30 minutes before your scheduled lesson time. We recommend putting sunscreen on 30 minutes a head of time. Upon arrival we’ll have you put on a rash guard and some booties. We’ll make sure we have the right size board for your dimensions (size and weight) and you are comfortable. Next is a thorough and fun beach instruction by one of our friendly guides covering the “How to’s”, the “How not to’s”, as well as the “How the heck do you do that” of surfing. Launch your board and paddle out with one of our experienced instructors and It’s all about surfing from here on. At the end, paddle in, retire your rash guard and booties in exchange for some refreshments and snacks.
At this point we promise that you’ll be hooked on surifng, maybe you’ll wanna come out again or rent a board and have some fun on your own.
Our Instructors Make it Easy & Fun!
Our surf instructors will welcome you with a friendly smile and get you set up with a rash guard and a proper sized board for your stature. Before you get tin the water, your instructor will show you the technique of surfing and have words of advice to help you optimize your time in the water. Then it’s surf time and the instructor will be in the water with you if you need any help or encouragement. We promise it will be one of your most cherished Maui vacation memories.
Family Surf Lessons!
Mom and Dad you’ll have nothing on the kids here – they are likely to be giving YOU pointers!“I can honestly say that surfing with the kids is one of the best activities we can do together as a family. We play in the water and spend quality time having fun together.”
Kids 8 & Under must go on a semi-private lesson for safety & supervision. All equipment is provided.
Kalama Beach Park – Kihei
Kalama Beach Park on Maui’s South Shore is a large park blanketed in warm sunshine most days of the year. There is an oceanside grassy area with shade trees for family members to watch, and the area is ideal for learning to surf and paddleboard.
*This is one of the only county-permitted locations for Maui paddle board lessons! There are only a few companies permitted by the county of Maui to teach surfing and standup lessons, we are one of them. Others will have you in spots that are a little too risky (crossing a highway to rappel down a cliff, or ask you to say it’s not a surf lesson if anyone asks, etc.). You decide. We take pride in safe, family fun lessons.
PRICE CATEGORIES
Group Tour(ages 9+)
Semi-Private(age 5+; Mini. 2 students)
Private Tour(ages 5+; One-on-one instruction)
$99
$149
$199
HEIGHLIGHT
Location
South maui - Kalama Park
Time / Day / Ages
8am & 10am / Mon - Sat
Grp 10+ / Pvt 5+
Private Tour
Private Tours Available
Surf Equipment
Surf Equipment are available
inclusions
Snacks + Beverages
Guide Tip / Instructor
8am Lesson Time best
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have a variety of sites for surfing. See our surfing page. Best spot is Kalama Park in Kihei because of the long gentle rolling wave and the “friendly” bottom there. Great for kids!
We use soft top surfboards. These are appropriate for learning as they provide lots of flotation and support to keep you surfing.
You should be comfortable in the water. The lessons themselves take place in chest deep water.
Please be dressed to get wet. Ideally, you have a swimsuit. Guys wear board shorts, and ladies we recommend a one piece bathing suit. Also, sunscreen!
We provide the soft top surfboard, rash guard and booties. You would supply your own sunscreen and beach towel.
We are one of the most experienced water sports company and as such, have a great pool of instructors, equipment and good old fashion customer service! We are also one of the few commercially licensed surf providers with Maui county.
What Our Customers Say
“It was a great trip. We got to see whales, turtles, dolphins and fish. It was fun to be out in the ocean on a kayak. I would recommend the early morning tour due to the afternoon winds. Also, bring sunscreen.”
Kurt S
“What a beautiful morning at sea! John, our guide, was fun, informative and had a keen sense of how to experience the whales. This turned out to be our favorite activity during our visit to Maui. Wear water shoes for the rocky shore entry.”
audreysonoma
“Jake, our guide, made this short kayak/snorkeling trip informative and fun. All gear was provided and good quality. The initial training and info was thorough and led us to some great snorkeling, even for a nervous novice. We had a great experience and highly recommend Jake and South Pacific Kayaks and Outfitters.”
HarveyDog123
“We had such a great second tour with them! Kyle made the experience better! He was a great tour guide. We saw so many turtles. It was an absolute amazing experience that the kids could enjoy and see these turtles up close and personal! We will definitely use them over and over!!”
Briana T
Did just the kayak rental where you go on your own. Was good experience. Our initial booking had bad weather, and had great communication with owner to reschedule. Very flexible to work with. Equipment was in good condition. Was so glad they offered kayak on own as most companies don’t and that is all we wanted to do.