PRIVATE SURF LESSONS IN MAUI
The 14 best private surf lessons in Maui you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much standing up you should expect. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Paddle Turtle Town with guides Aqua or Sky on a private two-hour morning tour. Learn SUP basics, look for turtles, coral, fish, and rare monk seals, hear about Maui’s culture and geology, and receive digital photos afterward.
“Truly enjoyed the experience of paddle boarding for the first time! Beautiful scenery, spotted turtles up close, and Aqua the instructor was the best!!”
Meet Rivers to the Sea near Lahaina for a 90-minute semi-private lesson limited to two people. Instructors such as Sharky, Tanner, Eric, Kane, and Jess teach beginners on soft-top boards, with rash guards and reef shoes included. Expect a land lesson, ocean practice, and plenty of one-on-one help.
“Great experiences? Friendly and knowledgeable person, my family had a great time, I recommend it. My family would do it again when we come back.”
Spend two hours learning to surf with Keep It Simple Hawaii in Lahaina. Your private group works with instructors such as Mario, Mack, Austin, Luke, or Ramon, starting with a 20 to 25 minute beach lesson before heading into the water for hands-on coaching. Boards, rashguards, and water shoes are included.
“Honest company Great experience and good waves for beginners. Registering online was seamless and easy.”
Share a two-hour private lesson in Lahaina with a friend, partner, sibling, or child. You get a 20 to 25 minute land lesson, surfboard, water shoes, rashguard, and personal coaching from instructors such as Mario, Austin, Luke, or Ramon as you practice in the water.
“Great instructor. Good learner waves. Patient, understanding, and good instructions. Very helpful catching waves.”
Meet Maui Waveriders at Kalama Park for a two-hour semi-private surf lesson. After a 10 to 15 minute safety and technique briefing, you spend most of the session in the water with an instructor matched to your ability. Surf shoes and shirts are included, with wetsuits available when offered.
“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!”
Meet Rivers To The Sea near Lahaina for a 90-minute private surf lesson with your own group of 3 to 5. Instructors such as Kain, Eric, Kody, and Anne-Marie teach water safety, paddling, and standing up on a soft-top board. Ages seven and up can join.
“Awesome first family surfing lesson! Instructor really helps the experience (when yo catch the wave, tips and tricks, etc).”
Spend two focused hours with a private Keep It Simple Hawaii instructor in Lahaina. You’ll learn safety, paddling, and the pop-up on land, then practice with hands-on help in the water. Instructors such as Austin, Mario, Mack, and Ramon work with beginners, children, and returning surfers.
“Mack communicated w/ me the night before and the morning of the lesson. He was a great communicator and had wonderful costumer service. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting a lesson. Guardrails was a great spot to surf.”
Meet Island Style Adventures at Ka'anapali Alii Resort for a beginner lesson with a 30-minute land and safety briefing, followed by surf time at Ka'anapali Beach. The semi-private format lets instructors such as Nick, Carlos, or Christian give closer help, with boards, rash guards, shoes, parking validation, and optional photos included.
“Wonderful staff, everyone had a blast (group ages 10-16). Would recommend to anyone traveling to Maui who wants to learn how to surf!”
Start with ocean safety and surf practice on land, then paddle to Lahaina’s Breakwall with an instructor. The three-student format gives you room for personal coaching, while instructors such as Kahala, Fred, Tiare, and Waio have helped beginners and families find their balance.
“Jake was awesome and this was more than worth the money! Easy to park and really helpful staff, great for beginners.”
At Makena Landing, your private ocean guide teaches paddleboarding from shore, then coaches you across calm Turtle Town waters. You may spot sea turtles and fish, while a professional photographer captures the outing. Guides including Peg, Pam, John, Lowe, Dana, and Emily have earned warm praise for patient instruction.
“This was our favorite water activity of the trip. Peg was a great teacher, very knowledgeable about the ocean and islands, and fun to hangout with for a couple of hours.”
Meet at the Maui Waveriders Lahaina shop, complete paperwork, gear up, then head to the park for safety instruction and a two-hour surf lesson. With one instructor for two students, you get plenty of coaching and repeated attempts in the water.
“5 out of 5 Star! The staff and instructors were friendly and A LOT of fun. Highly recommend for beginner lessons!”
Join Maui Surfer Girls at Ukumehame Beach for a two-hour lesson built around 30 minutes of safety and pop-up practice, followed by 90 minutes in the water. Small groups, experienced coaches such as Maggie, Jedi, Andrew, and Sloane, plus boards, booties, and rash guards make this a friendly first surf.
“Had an amazing time out in the waves with Maui Surfer Girls! It was my very first time out on a surf board and I would highly recommend if you’ve been wanting to give surfing a try! Our instructor, Andrew Goldberg, was super patient with me and extremely knowledgeable. He gave great instructions and had me up on the board super quick! I felt safe the entire time which was great as I was a bit nervous when we first arrived. Andrew was so supportive and made sure we had a great experience out in the water, I highly recommend booking a lesson. It was an incredible time that I’ll…”
Meet your private guide at Makena Landing Park for a gentle paddleboard lesson, then hold onto your board while snorkeling above Turtle Town’s reefs. Guides such as Peg, Heidi, and Chris work with beginners and young children, provide water and safety gear, and can capture photos for purchase.
“Wow! We booked a little last minute (the week of) and it absolutely worth it. Peg called the night before like she said she would and confirmed all details, and made a suggestion that we go a little earlier because the weather had been better then. And THEN she sent her own picks for local food and souvenirs! It was an absolutely perfect morning on the water. Chris, the guide, was fantastic and everyone was up and paddling about quickly. He had so much patience for the slightly anxious person too. Then came the snorkeling. My kids were in LOVE. Chris pointed out some amazing creatures, turtles, sea urchins, octopi,…”
Meet Surf Club Maui at Kalama Beach Park for a 90-minute semi-private SUP lesson. Your instructor covers safety on land, fits you with reef shoes and a rash guard, then coaches you on the water. The group is only your family or friends, with instructors such as Turtle, Anton, or Mike.
“I absolutely loved it! First time doing SUP and the instructor was great. The whole crew was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!”
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