Kihei Surf Lessons, Courses & Board Rentals

Catch Your First Wave: Surf Lessons in Kihei, Maui!

All Surf Lesson Options

1. Surfing Beginner Group — 2 hours: Best for first-time surfers who want the most affordable lesson option. This is a shared group class with other guests and includes a land lesson, safety talk, gear, and in-water coaching at Kalama Park in Kihei.
   
2. Group of 4+ Semi-Private — 2 hours: Best for families or friend groups of four or more who want a more personal lesson while still keeping the price lower per person. Your group gets a shared-private setup with more focused attention than a standard group class.
   
3. Group of 3 Semi-Private — 2 hours: Best for small groups of three who want a more customized experience. This option gives your group more individual coaching time while still keeping the social feel of learning together.
   
4. Surfing Beginner Private — 2 hours: Best for guests who want one-on-one coaching, maximum personal attention, or a lesson tailored closely to their pace and comfort level. Great for nervous beginners, skill-building, or anyone who prefers private instruction.
   
5. 3-Day Kids Surf Camp — 6 hours total: A summer surf camp for kids, with 2 hours per day over 3 days. Includes safety talks, basic surf theory, plenty of water time, and gear. Kids are placed in small groups based on weight and experience.
   
6. 3-Day Group Course — 6 hours total: Best for adults or older students who want more than a one-time lesson. This course gives guests three 2-hour sessions to build confidence, improve technique, and get more consistent wave time.
   
7. 5-Day Group Course — 10 hours total: Best for guests who want the most progression. With five 2-hour sessions, this option gives more time to practice paddling, timing, pop-ups, turning, positioning, and overall wave confidence.
   
8. Surfboard Rental — 2 hours: Best for experienced surfers who do not need instruction and are comfortable choosing waves, managing reef conditions, and surfing independently. Advanced surfers can rent from different board styles and types.
   

Duration

1. Group, Private, & Semi-Private Lessons: 2 Hours
   
2. Surfboard Rentals: 2 Hours
   
3. Multi-Day Courses: 3 Day or 5 Day Options
   

Location / Where to Meet

1. Check in/Departure Address: Kalama Park, 1900 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, United States
   
2. Meet at our new Surf Club Maui Van in the public parking lot at Kalama Park (We are opposite the  Kihei Cafe).
   
3. Free parking is available in the Kalama Park parking lot, though it can fill up quickly on busy days. Please arrive at least 15–30 minutes before your lesson start time to find parking.
   
4. The park also has public restrooms on site.
   
5. Please arrive at least 15–30 minutes before your lesson start time.
   

Ages & Requirements

1. Children's courses are available for children 11 years old and up.
   
2. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
   
3. Minimum age for mixed adult group classes: 12 years old
   
4. All participants must be able to swim and be comfortable in the ocean. Non-swimmers are not permitted.
   
5. No prior surfing experience required.
   
6. All guests will be required to fill out an on-line release and waiver of liability form before participation in our lessons.
   
7. These lessons are not suitable for pregnant women.
   
8. These lessons are suitable/recommended for people with any medical conditions.
   
9. Participants should be in reasonable health; consult your doctor if you have any medical concerns before booking.
   
10. We have a variety of sizes to accommodate different weight riders. Bigger folks will need more floatation.
    

What's Included

1. Expert instruction from local surf instructors
   
2. Soft-top surfboard (sized to your weight and level). We supply all the beginner equipment you will need. We have a variety of sizes to accommodate different weight riders.
   
3. Rash guard shirt (lycra)
   
4. Reef booties
   
5. Land safety briefing and technique instruction
   
6. In-water instruction throughout the session
   
7. Advanced surfers can rent from our selection of different board styles and types
   

Not Included

1. Gratuity - Never expected but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 10-25% to your instructors!
   
2. Advanced or high-performance surfboard rentals (available for a separate fee for intermediate/advanced surfers).
   

What to Bring / Wear

1. Swimsuit & Towel
   
2. Reef-Safe Sunscreen
   
3. Extra layers of clothing - sweatshirts and warm hats
   
4. Dry bag
   
5. Snacks & Water
   
6. Required paperwork - Signed medical form if required, waivers, etc.
   
7. Please remove any jewelry, watches, or anything that can get damaged by water or you don’t want to lose.