11 Group Surf Lessons in Maui Worth Booking

1.Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Meet Surf Shack Maui in Kihei for a two-hour beginner lesson limited to six students. Instructors such as Mike, Ivan, Sofia, and Francisco teach safety, etiquette, paddling, and wave riding, then help you catch small waves. Boards, rash guards, and water booties are included, with optional photos available separately.

“The area is a little crowded but works fine for first timers. There are family friendly beaches a short walk away for people waiting on those taking the lesson. There are also some shops and food truck area just across the street to keep people occupied or for something to do afterwards. The lesson was mellow with a quick tutorial and standing up on a wave. Our group was 5 people and we all had multiple chances to try and ride small waves. Everyone in our group was able to stand up and catch a wave. They have a photographer in the water that will capture some of the attempts…”

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2.Group Surf Lesson at Kalama Beach in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

At Kalama Beach in Kihei, Surf Club Maui outfits you with reef shoes and a rash guard, teaches safety and technique on land, then coaches you through gentle waves in waist-to-chest-deep water. Instructors such as Bryan, Sarge, Epps, Pablo, and Brendon have helped beginners stand up on their first lesson. The class is for ages 11 and up.

“Friendly instructors that will be sure you catch some waves!! Highly recommend for any beginner or intermediate surfer!”

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3.Maui Lahaina Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 235 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Spend two hours learning to surf near Lahaina with a CPR-certified instructor and no more than four other surfers. Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy supplies the board, rash guard, and water shoes, then takes you through a short beach lesson and repeated practice in the water. Guides such as Lee, Steve, Inaldo, and Connor are known for patient coaching, while a photographer captures optional action shots.

“Thank you so much for the lesson. Great expérience for our first time for my friend and me. The professor is awesome and have a lot of patience! We recommend this activity, if we have the possibility to do that again we will do. Sarah & Solène”

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4.2 Hour Beginner Group Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet Goofy Foot Surf School near Lahaina for a two-hour beginner lesson with no more than five students. You will receive a land briefing, rash guard, surfboard, reef shoes, and hands-on coaching from instructors such as Mario, Austin, Curran, or Phillipe. Ages 9 and up may join group lessons.

“Super fun! There was 3 in our group and we all learned to surf! We all stood up and caught waves by the end! It was awesome!”

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5.Group Surf Lessons from Kaanapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

At Kaanapali Beach, Sea Maui Surf gives swimmers age 13 and older a 90-minute beginner lesson in groups capped at four students per instructor. You receive a surfboard, rash guard, and booties, plus an ocean safety briefing. Instructors such as Devin, Danny, TJ, and Steve have helped first-timers stand on their first wave.

“Great instructor, good lessons, nice equipment - worth going here, my son was finally able to ride a wave”

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6.2 Hour Private Group Surf Lesson in Lahaina Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend two hours learning to surf in Lahaina with a private instructor team from Keep It Simple Hawaii Surf School. You receive a 20 to 25 minute beach lesson, then hands-on coaching in the water. Groups of up to 12 stay together, with about one instructor for every three students. Surfboards, water shoes, and rashguards are provided.

“Very good experience and staff was very knowledgeable. Equipment was good and site perfect for the evperience”

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7.Group Surf Lesson at Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend a beginner-friendly session learning to surf at Ka'anapali Beach with an English-speaking instructor such as Nick, Reef, Matt, or Koa. You’ll receive a beach safety lesson, rash guard, water shoes, and board, then practice catching waves with close coaching. Check-in is 30 minutes early at Kaanapali Alii Resort.

“Awesome small group instruction for newbies, old and young alike! Everyone caught some waves - mahalo Reef and Nick!”

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8.Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1h 30m · from $120

Meet Sea Maui Surf at Whalers Village, learn ocean safety and basic surf technique, then paddle out at Ka'anapali Beach for a 90-minute lesson. Groups are limited to four per instructor, making this a friendly choice for first-time surfers age 13 and up who are comfortable swimming in the ocean.

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9.Group Surf Lesson for Beginners in Kihei at Kalama Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $103

Meet instructors Eddie, Sasha, or Sam at Kalama Park for a two-hour beginner surf lesson in Kihei. You’ll get a board, reef shoes, and rash guard, then practice in a gentle, semi-shallow break suited to first-timers. Morning lessons run Monday through Saturday, with optional professional photos available for purchase.

“Fantastic 2 hours with Eddie and his colleague Sam. We went with our three kids (11, 11, 14). They had all the gear including rash-guards and had us up on boards on the water in no time. A photographer was in the water taking pictures (I think she is separate from the the surf school) but pairs up with them to get the pics you want for an extra cost (but again very relaxed, no pressure to purchase). Overall, fun, easy and very relaxed way of an introduction into the intimating sport of Surfing. Would highly recommend. Eddie seemed to work well with young kids as well. I believe he…”

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10.Group Surf Lessons in Lahaina, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $95Best value

Meet Maui Island Surf & Snorkel at Launiupoko for a 90-minute group lesson with an instructor such as Nick or Jonah. You’ll spend 15 to 20 minutes learning on land, then practice paddling, standing, etiquette, and wave riding in the water. Boards are provided, and photos are available to purchase afterward.

“Kids had a lot of fun learning how to surf! Nick was excellent in communicating location, and recommended new time slot due to wind/wave conditions, and very flexible at accommodating time slot changes.”

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11.Beginner Group Surf Lesson on Maui South Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $103

Spend two hours learning surf safety, wave timing, and board skills at Maui’s South Shore. Instructors such as Pedro and Epes work with beginners in a 20-acre marine park, providing the board and a rash guard shirt. You must be able to swim, and groups can include up to 18 people.

“Pedro was my girls instructor! He was so awesome! So patient and so good with my little ones! They loved every minute! The pics were worth it! They wanted to go back! FYI they give u rash guard shirts. However we should have bought something to cover my kids legs. They did get the surf board rash. Overalll great experience!”

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