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Maui Wave Riders – Surf Lessons

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Ride on Maui Waves with Expert Surf and Paddleboard Lessons

Welcome to Maui Wave Riders, your one-stop destination for Maui surf lessons, Maui paddleboarding adventures, and the ultimate wave-riding experience. Get ready to ride the waves in some of the best surfing spots in Maui and learn from our experienced instructors who have been surfing their entire lives. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, we guarantee a fun and unforgettable day on the water.

Surfing on Maui: The Sport of Kings

Did you know that surfing originated in Hawaii, and was once known as the sport of Kings? Today, surfing in Maui is enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Experience this thrilling sport under the guidance of our expert instructors, some of whom are descendants of Duke Kahanamoku, the founder of modern Hawaii surfing.

Expert Instructors with a Touch of Aloha

What sets Maui Wave Riders apart is our team of local-born instructors, all of whom have been wave riders their entire lives. Not only are they experts in surfing and paddle boarding in Maui, but they also embody the spirit of Aloha, ensuring you feel welcomed and supported during your lessons.

Private Surfing Lessons in Kihei: Soft Landings and Fun Times

Our surfing lessons in Kihei take place across the street from the picturesque Kamaole Beach Park III, known for its soft, sandy bottom – perfect for a gentle wipeout! After checking in at our surf shop, our friendly instructors will teach you the basics of surfing on Maui, including standing up on the board, surf etiquette, and navigating the currents. Once you’ve got the hang of it, it’s time to hit the water and catch some waves!

Group Surfing Lessons in Lahaina: Ride the Break Wall

Our Lahaina location on Prison Street is just a short walk away from the perfect beginner’s surfing spot – the break wall. With its small waves and proximity to Lahaina Harbor, it’s an ideal place to start your Maui surfing journey.

Stand Up and Paddle with Maui Paddle Boarding

Looking for a different way to enjoy the beautiful waves in Maui? Our Maui paddleboarding lessons are a fantastic way to explore the water while getting a full-body workout. Learn the ins and outs of paddleboarding in Maui from our experienced instructors, and you’ll be gliding through the water like a pro in no time.

What to Bring for Your Surfing Lesson

To ensure you have the best experience during your surfing lessons, keep these tips in mind:

  • Bring a towel
  • Wear a swimsuit
  • Apply sunscreen

Please note that no food or beverages are provided during the lesson.

Surf Lesson Restrictions

  • No children under 8 years old
  • No expecting mothers
  • Waiver of liability required
  • Must know how to swim for surf lessons

Ready to make a splash with Maui Wave Riders? Join us for an exciting adventure in the beautiful waters of Maui, and discover the joy of riding the waves like a true Hawaiian. Book your Maui surf rentals and lessons today!

Booking

KIHEI PRIVATE SURF LESSON

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per Adult $195.95

Ages 7 and Up

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LAHAINA GROUP SURF LESSON

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per Adult $64.95

Ages 10 and Up

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South Maui

Meet Location: Kihei – South Maui
GPS: 1975 South Kihei Road, Kihei, Hawaii 96753

Days Available:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Closed on Sunday
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day

Times:
Stand Up Paddleboard and Regular Surf Lesson Times Differ
Kihei: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:30am

Check-in 30 minutes prior to activity start time.

Total Duration:  2 hours

Maui Tickets For Less Cancelation Policy:
A 72 hours notice is required for a refund. Only exception is a note from a local doctor.
No-shows” will be charged full.

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Maui Wave Riders - Surf Lessons
4.7
Based on 552 reviews
Maui Waveriders
4.8
Based on 167 reviews
Maui Waveriders Lahaina
4.5
Based on 385 reviews
Thinking of you all. MWR was one of the highlights of my trip to Maui a couple of years ago. The staff was welcoming and we really enjoyed our time there....
Chris R.
Chris R.
So much fun!! Highly recommend Wai as an instructor :) super knowledgeable and made the experience enjoyable as a beginner
Jessie A.
Jessie A.
Excellent surf lessons outfit right in Lahaina with reasonable prices. Owners are super friendly and very accommodating. You have to carry your surf boards...
Owen Z.
Owen Z.
Amazing experience for my 7-year-old daughter and husband both surfing for the first time with MWR! Loved the whole team and lesson -- especially, Star, who...
Shana L.
Shana L.
Fantastic place to learn to surf! Our coach Freddy was phenomenal- he had us up and ridding the waves on our first try. Plus he taught us how to pay...
Alexander S.
Alexander S.
Had such an amazing time as first time surfers! Owners and staff made us feel so comfortable and we all had a great time! If you are traveling with...
Berenice B.
Berenice B.
My daughters instructor Star was amazing!!in fact everyone was so warm and welcoming.
Cathy H.
Cathy H.
A huge shout out to MWR and especially Kahala. My nieces had the time of their lives with her. She's an excellent instructor. She got them right in the...
Maral E.
Maral E.
we had an amazing experience at Maui waveriders. Everyone was kind and helpful. Our surf instructor Renton was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful in...
Trishana W.
Trishana W.
Thank you for a wonderful afternoon. Our instructor was awesome and taught my kids well, they caught some waves and had the time of their lives. I highly...
Sean W.
Sean W.
Family lesson for 5!!! Check. A great instructor, check. We had Renten for two hours and everyone had a great time. Everyone caught waves again and...
A P.
A P.
they were so awesome and the kids had a great time! I would totally recommend them.
Neal S.
Neal S.
I booked this for my husband. He enjoyed the whole lesson session and he believes that his paddle skills have improved. We are satisfied with the service!
Yuanyuan L.
Yuanyuan L.
This was an awesome experience for my kids' first time surfing in the ocean. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and worked well with kiddos...
Jessi C.
Jessi C.
This was a highlight of our trip! Staff was very friendly and helpful for our group, myself (42) and three of our kids 18 YR, 16YR and 13YR. None of us...
Scott Z.
Scott Z.
We had signed up my son for a surf lesson with MWR and when we got there we were greeted with hugs and smiles from staff. My son was assigned to Kepa. Kepa...
Chris C.
Chris C.
The people here are awesome! Super warm and friendly and our instructor Waiola kept us safe and having fun in challenging conditions. With his help, all...
Erika K.
Erika K.
Great time learning to surf. Instructor Waiola (spelling?) was great! Check-In was super easy, find a rash guard and booties was also easy. They provide a...
Bob N.
Bob N.
Staff was super friendly including our instructor. He coached us very well and pushed me and my partner to catch a wave every time! They take incredible...
Zsofia V.
Zsofia V.
We had an amazing experience with MWR! The entire staff ensured us a great time. I had gotten lost trying to locate the building and our group was running...
Kellyn P.
Kellyn P.
Awesome place and Kahala our instructor was born and raised on Maui and a great teacher. Check-in is easy. They are friendly, welcoming, and they play...
Marisa K.
Marisa K.
It was both of my boys (13,10) first time surfing. The instructor was so incredibly patient with both of them! Both of the boys even got up several times...
Maggie W.
Maggie W.
Dear the haole instructor with a beard and shades,Thank you for telling me that if one of your students hits me or one of my friends it's not your fault....
Juli T.
Juli T.
We enjoyed our group surfing lesson! There were 2 in our party but only 6 in the group, a good size and all of us were beginners. Location and parking were...
Michelle O.
Michelle O.
Easy online booking for group lesson for 2 people. Ended up being a private lesson for just us 2! Easy to find in Lahaina. Public parking across the...
Denis O.
Denis O.
We enjoyed it and can now say we have surfed in Hawaii. Our teacher was a cool guy and we made it up on our feet a few times. Main reason for the 4 not 5...
Jaye O.
Jaye O.
My 10 year old son and I took a group lesson (only 4 of us with an instructor) yesterday and had a great experience. Josh was a terrific instructor. Josh...
Kim S.
Kim S.
We signed up for a family lesson and had a great experience. Everyone was very kind and pleasant. All the teachers were qualified. Our instructor is an...
Aakash And Kricket C.
Aakash And Kricket C.
My son took a beginner lesson. He was up and surfing on the first wave. The instructor was knowledgeable and even taught a bit of Hawaii history. Great experience and great value. Plus good restaurant recommendations.
Brianna A.
Brianna A.
This is our second time with this group and I just love them. This time we had Starr and she was remarkable. She kept us all safe (and some other schools...
Michelle B.
Michelle B.
Great experience doing a family surf lesson & lots of fun watching our daughter catch her first waves.
Mike P.
Mike P.
This place was so much fun! Kyle and Star were both great. Very clean, professional and encouraging. They help you at every stage of learning and take you to a very nice spot on the beach where you might even see turtles. It was an amazing experience and I would definitely suggest doing this the next time you’re in Lahaina.
Alicia Marie D.
Alicia Marie D.
The staff makes it! Thanks for an great experience that my daughter will have for the rest of their lives. Make sure you get the pic package, great value for quality work.
Steve Y.
Steve Y.
Relaxing, exciting experience with Starr as our instructor. My two boys had lots of fun and many reps catching waves for the first time. Shop has everything...
Rebecca D.
Rebecca D.
Kyle and all the instructors here are awesome. Definitely recommend checking them out
mitchell P.
mitchell P.
Had a great time taking surfing lessons! The owner was super nice and our instructor Brax was fantastic! Highly recommend this place
ryan F.
ryan F.
Wonderful experience! Everything from the booking process, to check-in, to lessons was seamless. Highly recommend!
Amy M.
Amy M.
It was an average experience and not bad. My family and I would have preferred to have spent a little more time on the beach learning the step by step...
Michael C.
Michael C.
The people at Maui Waveriders are very nice and friendly. My husband and 2 boys really enjoyed their instructor Calvin. He was full of energy and got each...
Faith M.
Faith M.
I'm sorry that I can't remember our instructor's name, but he was amazing! We (2 adults, 2 kids) loved our surf lesson and my 8-year old actually rode the...
M J.
M J.
Great experience learning to surf! Our instructor Kyle was awesome. He was patient, explained everything in detail, and made sure my daughters (12&15) were...
Destiny H.
Destiny H.
Had a fabulous lesson with Kyle and Trinity. I was amazed I got up. It was lots of fun. My husband and 3 college sons also enjoyed the experience. They...
Danielle D.
Danielle D.
My wife and I booked a semi private lesson for 2 hours. We signed in and we're given rash guards and booties and then we headed down to the beach which was...
Perry S.
Perry S.
Fantastic surf lesson by Lisa for me and my friend. I am used to surfing in Northern California which is very different than Maui with its shallow reefs....
C. C.
C. C.
I had a great time - we did a semi-private lesson and I'd had a bad experience during my last surf lesson. Kahala really helped me overcome my fear and get...
Amy K.
Amy K.
Maui Waveriders took care of us in every way possible! Kahala was an amazing instructor that gave us great insight into surfing. She is extremely...
Jen M.
Jen M.
Had 2 surfers take lessons and had a great time with their instructor Lisa. She had them both up in no time. On our last trip here we took paddle board...
Chelsea M.
Chelsea M.
Our family of 5 all learned to surf thanks to Lisa! Her patience along with being a great teacher is what made her incredible! The entire team here is...
Harmonie R.
Harmonie R.
We had such a great experience! Our instructor Lisa was phenomenal . She was excellent with the kids and so much fun! The owners were great too! Everyone in...
Val S.
Val S.
We had an awesome time at MWR. I had myself, fat, tall and 44, my 19 daughter, 17 son and 12 daughter all in a lesson. 1. the price was right. 2. easy...
Carson W.
Carson W.
Aloha! We had 4 kids, ages 11,12,13,17 participate in surf lessons and Willy was their instructor. Willy was AAHHMAZING!!! His knowledge, patience & aloha...
Allison D.
Allison D.
Had a private lesson with Carney and it was awesome! He was super patient with me being a beginner and did a solid job coaching me the whole way. I would do...
Johnny M.
Johnny M.
Had to come back to do my favorite paddle-boarding company. We had a blast and saw so many turtles. I highly recommend using Maui Waveriders in Lahaina
Daniel S.
Daniel S.
This was our 2nd time here and it was another excellent experience. Willie was our instructor and was great especially with my daughter. Very detailed but...
Michael R.
Michael R.
Lenten is the best. Very laid back but great instructor. Naomi is very friendly and helpful. They have everything you need and keep on schedule.
Morgan H.
Morgan H.
Dalton was the best instructor I've ever had. No pressure, super fun and extremely talented at helping to figure out what I'm doing wrong and correct it the next time. Can't wait to get back out with him again!
charlene H.
charlene H.
Loved learning to surf with Freddy and the folks we met through MWR. Would highly recommend them to anyone in the area and can't wait to go back and rent from them in the future!
Casey S.
Casey S.
Fpund this school by checking out Yelp reviews. Not sure if this is the one I went to but I learned to surf about 25 years ago in Lahaina and got hooked....
F. H.
F. H.
Me and my girlfriend had an awesome group surf lesson this morning. I can totally recommend the earliest morning session because there are less people in the ocean. The spot is perfect for beginners, small but constant waves that allow to make great first experiences. The surf instructor was very nice and gave some great tips how to improve. In the end you also got a certificate and a trucker cap which I already wore the whole day because I liked it so much. Would definetly recommend this place to anyone being in Maui and trying to surf.
Martin P.
Martin P.
Met Mason who turned us on to this surf shop/school. Awesome honest people who want to ensure you have a good and safe time out in the water. Whether it...
Ana F.
Ana F.
What an excellent outfit to surf with!! Great crew to learn surfing with for the first time - just a super team!! Husband opted for a private lesson and...
Karen M.
Karen M.
Amazing customer service! Kyle is the man. He advised us, set us up, and got us going during our great week of hanging out and surfing in West Maui. My wife had a fantastic lesson and I rented boards almost all week.
Bram W.
Bram W.
Amazing customer service and great experience renting surf boards. The employees were all super helpful and set us up for a great day surfing! They helped us load the boards onto our car and recommended near by beaches to surf for beginners and have directions. Highly recommend this place for surf rentals!
Rose L.
Rose L.
My nine-year-old son and I decided to take surf lessons with Maui wave riders. It was a fantastic experience and our teacher Jimmy was amazing! Highly...
Love M.
Love M.
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