I had a surf guide with Surf Club Maui for my birthday and it was such a great experience! My husband set everything up and everyone was so nice and accommodating. I'm a little more experienced than a beginner so I wasn't looking for a full lesson. I wanted someone to paddle out with me and give me some guidance in the lineup. Sean quickly understood the assignment and made the session perfect. He also helped push my husband into some great waves while still giving me the support I wanted. We also did the photo package. Our photographer (also named Sean) got so many great shots. To top it off the woman owner gave me a hat for my birthday which I loved wearing for the rest of the trip. Thank you surf club Maui, the owner, and both Seans for making my birthday morning so special. We can't wait to come back! read more

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My husband and I spontaneously booked this during our time in Maui as part of our honeymoon and it did not disappoint. Instruction was great, vibes were immaculate, and we had a really great time and caught a lot of waves for our first time ever on a surfboard. Our instructor Bryan was not only a good hang, but thorough and attentive in teaching us and did a great job making sure us newbies stayed safe. So glad we booked this! I see some negative comments about the photos on here and I just want to say I had a great experience with that. We did buy the album because the photos were pretty sick and it's our honeymoon. But if I didn't want to buy them it wouldn't have been a big deal as they didn't pressure us at all. In fact we approached the guy with the photos out of our own interest. No one was tryna get us to do anything. Anyways the whole experience was worth every penny! read more

I can't recommend Surf Club Maui enough! Brian and Willow were absolutely fantastic instructors...patient, encouraging, and made learning to surf feel easy. I enjoyed my first lesson so much that I came back for a second session during the same trip. Not only did I get up on the board and learn to surf in no time, but the photographers also captured incredible photos (while cheering me on) that I'll treasure forever. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, this is the place to go. One of the highlights of my Maui vacation! Mahalo, Brian and Willow read more

Such a fun first surfing and family bonding experience! Our coaches David and Jonny made the experience positive and memorable. The group was small and the personalized instruction gave it an almost private lesson feel. I'd definitely recommend Surf Club Maui to anyone that is interested in giving surfing a try! read more

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Our two boys had the best experience with Surf Club Maui! Shawn there instructor was Amazing and got both of them surfing quickly. John the Camera man captured some Awsome pics for us and was very friendly. I would highly recommend this company! read more

My daughter and I had a great experience. We did a three-day camp and improved each day. They were all very organized and kind read more

Surf Club Maui - My daughter catching a wave - Paddleboarding Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Fantastic surf lesson. They will have you up and riding in no time. Wonderful people - don't miss this, a must do

"These waves have traveled thousands of miles just for you." Jonathan, Senior Surf Instructor, Surf Club Maui. This was a big highlight for the family on this trip. No, neither parent tried it lol. But just to be able and watch our girls, coming in without any experience, progress to full on standing and catching waves was just amazing! After looking at Yelp we decided on SCM. Prices were competitive and overall great reviews. We booked online. We chose the "group" lesson but they ended up being the only students for that time slot and instructor so it ended up essentially a private lesson which was cool. We opted to upgrade to a senior instructor as this was their first time. Jonathan was everything you want in a teacher. Friendly. Concise directions. Encouraging. You will find the SCM van parked in Kalama Park. Check-in involves sizing for shoes, rash guards, and of course the boards. Jonathan sized them with an 11' foam board each. As beginners they start off the class on land breaking down the mechanics of how to get on the board. The lesson then moves to the beach. There is a small stretch of sand to watch from. There is a photographer who goes into the water with them. You get a good amount of shots (this is optional and you get to preview them). Unless you bring along your own zoom lens the picture package is worth purchasing. The entire experience was great and I totally recommend Surf Club Maui and Jonathan with five stars and a double shaka! read more

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Our instructor Sol was so kind and all the other instructors were as well! The energy was high and welcoming for all levels. The guys doing the photos were so much fun and got great shots of my boyfriend and I! We can't wait to try surfing again because of them! read more

We are a large group of 12 with most of us being first time or beginner surfers. All 3 of our instructors, Epes (Sergeant), David and Mathew, were absolutely incredible instructors. You cannot go wrong with any of them. They made our experience amazing! They were super friendly, informative and an absolute pleasure as they got every single person in our party surfing!! A truly memorable experience we will never forget...and yes, we will all be back to surf again! Mahalo Epes, David and Mathew! Also, a shout out to our incredible photographer Kai! Again, an absolute pleasure to work. He was very engaging and got some great shots of our group! Mahalo Kai! read more

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The next to last day of our trip we decided to get our teenage son a surf lesson. Booking online was easy, including picking a session time that allowed him to sleep in. Check in was simple. Provided gear worked well. My teen stood up several waves in his first lesson ever and said he'd go back to Maui just to do another lesson. read more

I was very impressed with this crew they were on time they were courteous and very helpful. All of my kids got up and we got some great pictures from the experience. It was a great morning I also appreciated how their introduction to surfing also included an introduction to polynesian culture and a nice little ritual that they did before they started riding waves. We will definitely be back and we will definitely use Maui Surf Club in the future! read more

Surf Club Maui - Michael catching waves on his first day surfing! - Paddleboarding Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

This place and the people that run it and teach are top notch. I had watched them give a lesson from the beach the day before, and it convinced me to sign up for a group lesson. I let them know I was older (50's) and had not surfed in 30 years. Plus I have some extra weight on right now. They accepted the challenge. We met at the beach location, got booties, surf shirts, and the land instruction began at Kalama Park. Then we went down to the water and the fun really began. Each instructor took a few students and the students would queue up to get pushed into a wave by your instructor to get going. They told you when to pop up. The waves are just the right size for these beginning lessons. I loved it and had a great time. Pablo, Eps, and Suzie are the BEST. Consummate professionals. I definitely recommend taking lessons with these folks. Please take cash to tip your instructor. You will see, they work hard! ‍‍‍ read more

My family had a great time learning how to surf from Brian. He was knowledgeable, stressed safety, but also encouraged a lot of fun. My family enjoyed themselves so much and felt like they gained the basic skills to surf that they rented a board a couple days later to try things on their own. Plus the photographer captured some great shots on the waves. Thanks for a great experience Brian and team! read more

my son and nephew had surf lessons yesterday! the instructor was great! lots of great tips and they were up and surfing! the waves were perfect for beginners. The photographer got some great shots. read more

Surf Club Maui is a great choice for surf lessons in Kihei! All of the staff are incredibly welcoming and helpful. Sarge is an amazing instructor and passionately answered every question I had. Kai took beautiful photos of my sister and I and provided supportive feedback as well. Awesome experience, mahalo!! read more

Did a lesson with them and website is awesome and the "Sarg" was an excellent teacher if want a good lesson look them up

Sarge is an amazing surfing instructor! Despite my fear of open water and the fact that I never learned to swim, Sarge patiently guided me through every step. Even after having two panic attacks on the water that day, Sarge's encouragement and expertise helped me get out on that board and surf. I couldn't have done it without him. Highly recommend Sarge for anyone looking to conquer their fears and learn to surf! ‍. Much love from a new yorker, mahalo read more

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They had me (a total beginner) surfing and having a blast within ten minutes! Great instructors and pictures! Thank you so much Sarge and Kainoah! read more

Surf Club Maui - Paddleboarding Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

If these guys can teach an old guy like me to ride a wave they can teach anybody. I was hesitant to book a lesson because I had recently tweaked my back, but Turtle, our instructor, was able to guide me through standing up incrementally. I don't know if I'll ever be able to pop up, but I feel like now I can enjoy surfing on my own. I was able to catch a few waves without Turtle's helpful push. Turtle is a great instructor! You're also going to want to buy pictures from the photographer, they are awesome. read more

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Bryan (With a Y) was an amazing instructor! My husband and I really enjoyed our experience today, and to top it off.. we got to surf with sooo many turtles! Also, Bryan has some killer jokes.. 10/10 recommend Surf Club Maui! read more

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My 13 and 10 year old had the best time surfing with surf club Maui. I had paid for a group lesson but when we got there we had Elijah teach the girls exclusively! They absolutely loved him! He spent like 10mins on land with them and then he carried their boards and took them into the water. He didn't have a board so he spent the whole time right there helping and supporting them! Both girls stood up on their first tries! They were in the water for over 2 hours. There was also a photographer out there who took amazing pictures of them! It was also an additional safety feature which I loved having more instructors out there and I could hear them cheering and all the high fives for girls after every wave! We are so happy what an amazing priceless experience! Thankyou so much Elijah! I just wished we surfed on our first day and not last day of our trip! The girls are alsready bugging me to go back out and we haven't even left the island yet! I highly recommend surf club Maui, they provided everything the girls needed and Elijah was an amazing instructor! Thanks so much! read more

So...since everyone else was clearly compelled to compose an epic review, please allow us to one-up them all with this Spenserian Sonnet tribute to David- the best surf instructor ever. David In Maui's azure waves, where surfers play, There stands a guide named David, kind and true, His heart's compassion guides each sunlit day, Encouraging all to chase the ocean's hue. With words of wisdom, he engages minds, Instilling confidence in every soul, As tides rise high, his expertise unwinds, And through the swells, his knowledge takes its toll. Informative, he imparts the secrets rare, The dance of waves, their rhythm and their might, In every crest, he finds a story to share, Guiding his pupils with pure delight. David, the surf instructor, bold and wise, Turns novices to riders 'neath Hawaiian skies. Take that. Much love, Spenser and Fig. read more

Book with Surf Club Maui! You won't regret it!! Day one: We had reservations for the three teens (15,17 and 18) on a Tuesday. Only the 17 and 18 year old could surf (sickness for the third). The girls had a blast!!! Great day! Great instructors! Great waves to learn on! Day two: The 15 yo was bummed to have missed it. Went back on that Saturday. We booked again (never having received a refund nor did we ask for one for Tuesday) for the 15 yo and the 17 yo (she loved it). Surf Club Maui did not charge us for one of the lessons. That was kind of them!! Another day of great instruction! Waves were not as good, but no one can control that. Lol. Book directly with them opposed to via Airbnb. But honestly, either way works. They were great at communicating! They have everything you need for a great experience!! read more

Scheduled a morning class for a family of 4 - M-48, F-48, M-18, M-16. Walter was an amazing teacher who truly loved teaching. He was able to get ALL of us up on boards and riding the waves. Our teenage sons caught on quickly with Walter's guidance and they rank their surfing experience as #1 on their list of best experiences in Maui. They know where and when to be to make sure the experience is perfect. Another great thing about Surf Club Maui is on-site professional photographers. Kai (who has a magical ability to make even the most inexperienced moms look cool) was in the water snapping away, cheering us on, and capturing incredible memories that we couldn't do ourselves. For a reasonable fee, we were able to purchase over 100 photographs of our 2-hour experience. The entire staff was patient and kind and were a hard-working, organized team. 5 stars, two thumbs up and SHAKA! read more

Way more fun than what I was expecting. My whole group thought we were going to be awful and the instructor took it slow and made sure everyone was safe and good to move forward. All of us (ages 24 to 55) were able to stand up on the board within their first or second run. Very friendly and they take pics for you. A+ experience Tips: wear more sunscreen than you think, bring a hat (the water is only 3-4 feet deep), and get breakfast across the street afterward. read more

Surf Club Maui - Great start to the morning with a sample surfboard and supplied booties and covers - Paddleboarding Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

I had two hours group lesson with Jonathan on 4/20/2022. All the staff are very nice and professional. Jonathan gave us land lesson for safety and let us practice basic surfing skills in the first 10 minutes then we practiced on the waives. He prompted us individually for piping on the board when the waive came. He is very positive and encouraging. It's definitely a good choice to have surfing experience with surf club Maui. read more

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If you're reading this review, don't look any further, just book it!! Our instructor THE SARG was fantastic. He quickly and clearly showed us the basics, got us in the water, and had us up surfing the very first wave! Having never surfed before we didn't know what to expect, but thanks to THE SARG we had a blast and learned a lot too. There's a reason they're the highest rated surf school in Maui read more

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Surfed with instructor Epps he was awesome! Very helpful and knowledgeable made this a great experience would definitely do this again. Also the underwater photographer Kai was great and captured my experience perfectly. read more

The entire process from booking to taking lessons was great! The lady over the phone was so helpful with questions and booking it for us. My husband and I had a semi private lesson and our kids each had a private lesson. Matthew, Pedro, and Epes was our instructors and they're so amazing! They were great and attentive to our kids, 8 and 5 year old. Pedro and Epes was our kids' instructor and made them feel so comfortable in the water. They felt confident and was asking to book more lessons! Matthew was our instructor he was so clear on instructions and advices. Really cool guy to talk to too. Overall we would absolutely recommend to book with them! It was the best experience yet. read more

My family and I had a great time learning to surf with David. He was very patient with us as none of us have surfed before. If you're looking for a fun activity together I would highly recommend. A friend recommended surfing lessons in Hawaii, and boy did it not disappoint. David is a local and has a ton of knowledge of the area and was more than happy to recommend other things to do in Hawaii, such as where the great snorkeling places are, great poke places to hit up, and road trip to Hana. Thank you David for an awesome experience!! This picture is of my 12 year old daughter who's never surfed before. read more

Surf Club Maui - 1st time surfing - Paddleboarding Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

This was our third time we have called on surf club Maui for surf lessons. Prior two were Pre COVID. My 19 year old had a blast and learned new moves. Thanks Suzi and the team including the instructor Turtle. He had a blast. read more

I had an outstanding two days of surfing during covid. Turtle was fabulous, genuine, encouraging, patient and a great communicator. The classes are small and very supportive, looking foward to come back and take an intermediate class. read more

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I can't say enough good things about Surf Club Maui. It's been a goal of mine to surf in Hawaii and I made it happen this year. I took a chance with Surf Club Maui and boy did it pay off. I'm beyond happy that I selected them to teach me the basics with surfing. Surfing can be very intimidating. There is much to learn and consider and my very first ever lesson with "TURTLE" got me to where I was confident enough to try it out on my own. My instructor (TURTLE) was patient and encouraging. I felt safe and didn't at all feel I couldn't do this. If you want to learn how to surf or have an incredible experience I highly recommend Surf Club Maui in Kihei. read more

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Can't recommend the whole surf club Maui crew enough! So much fun. Turtle and Kua are both great instructors and you'll be up surfing in no time. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Amazing experience for the whole family ! Our instructor ( Sarg) was incredible and the photos were terrific. We all loved it so much we went back for a second day ! Best part of our trip. read more

Took my teenage son here today for surf lessons. The staff was so friendly and his instructor Sarge was awesome! Highly recommend this company for all ages. The pictures that were taken from the photographers were great too! read more

12 year old daughter took lessons while we were on vacation last week. Very nice and professional people. Super easy to find them in parking lot. Small groups. Eppes was her instructor. (Make sure you tip your instructor) He introduced himself and we felt safe having our daughter in the water with him. He keeps a close eye on his students. Our daughter got up first time and had a great time. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Surf Club was able to fit us in last minute and were able to honor the Groupon deal we found. This is our 2nd time surfing ever so our experience was minimal and I was nervous I wasn't going to do well and spend the entire time falling. We took lessons with Turtle who was a super cool guy! He was very patient with us and made us feel comfortable if we weren't getting it right the first time. He took time to observe us and correct us what we did wrong. Super easy to ask him question. Really easy going guy and was a blast to hang with. Amazing teacher! I'd highly recommend Turtle! read more

We had a great experience beginning to end. Communication, arrival instructions, etc we're super easy to follow. All equipment provided. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Turtle, our instructor, was so easy to work with. He's welcoming, laid back and very encouraging! We started catching waves right away. The on-land instruction was thorough, but quick, which we appreciated! That gave us plenty of time in the water! Our 12 year old had a great time. It's really good for families. Totally recommend! read more