Surfing Lessons on Maui

Action Sports Maui’s Surf School has been sharing the joy of surfing since 1996. We offer group, semi-private, and private sessions to match your goals and experience—whether you’re catching your first wave or refining your style. With nearly 30 years of surf instruction and countless satisfied students, our program is grounded in expertise, professionalism, and genuine aloha for the ocean.

The Ocean: Build a Lifelong Connection

Surfing is more than a sport—it’s a pathway to deeper connection with the ocean. Our experienced instructors provide personal attention and share their passion, encouraging you from the beach to the lineup. Many students find that a Maui surf lesson sparks a lifelong loving relationship with waves and water. We welcome everyone—individuals, couples, and families—with class options spanning group, semi-private, and one-on-one instruction.

The School: Expertise Since Day One

Action Sports Surf School is proud to be a full-service surf school offering lessons for all experience levels. Since 1996, we’ve been teaching surfing technique and, importantly, a deep respect for the ocean and its traditions. Our curriculum is designed to build confidence, understanding, and sustainable skills for lifelong surf enjoyment.

At Action Sports Maui, we’ve been around long enough to teach multiple generations from the same families—both locals and returning visitors. In many cases, we’ve taught parents, and now their children, when they were the exact same age. It’s a special kind of honor to be part of a family’s tradition, and it speaks to the trust our students place in us. For some families, a surf lesson with us isn’t just a one-time vacation activity—it’s a rite of passage.

Our Location: Maui’s South Shore Marine Park

We teach surfing in a 20-acre marine park on Maui’s south shore, known for its dependable waves and variety of breaks. This natural playground allows us to match lesson conditions to the students’ abilities, ensuring each session is both safe and rewarding.

Boards & Gear: Safe, High-Quality Equipment

We supply premium soft-top epoxy surfboards designed for safety, buoyancy, and ease of use. With a selection of board sizes, we help you choose the ideal fit based on your weight, skill, and wave conditions. Protective gear like reef booties and rash guards are included to make sure you’re comfortable and focused on riding.

Instructors: Right There With You

Our dedicated instructors accompany you in the water, offering real-time coaching on paddling, positioning, and wave judgment. They’re also teaching surf etiquette and ocean awareness—helping you learn how to share the lineup and respect local surf culture. Their presence both inspires confidence and keeps sessions safe.

Experience the Thrill

Surfing combines timing, ocean reading, paddling skills, and wave knowledge. Under expert guidance, most students stand up and ride on their first South Shore session—experiencing the exhilaration of wave riding firsthand. No surface or simulator compares to that feeling.

Tailored Coaching for Every Level

Our lessons adapt to your progression. Beginners focus on fundamental paddling and pop-up techniques in soft, waist-deep waves. Intermediate surfers work on trimming, carving, and anticipating wave sets. We also offer multi-day surf courses designed to build rhythm, confidence, and skill more quickly.

Intermediate Program: Surfing 201

Surfing 201 continues the journey for students who’ve completed Surfing 101. These sessions dive deep into wave mechanics, lineup strategy, and enhancing your take-off timing—helping you catch and ride more waves with confidence.

Advanced Sessions: Private Surfari

For experienced surfers, our Private Surfari offers a premium adventure off the beaten path. Led by local guides, these private expeditions explore Maui’s uncrowded surf zones and hidden breaks—perfect for those seeking new challenges and unforgettable sessions.

Real Ocean Training—Not a Simulator

All lessons take place in real-world ocean conditions—featuring shorebreak, currents, reefs, and natural wave dynamics. You’ll learn how to navigate riptides, coral sections, and changing swell—preparing you for authentic surf experiences anywhere.

Rip currents, which can reach speeds up to 2.5 m/s, are one of the most serious natural hazards, but our expert instructors teach you how to spot and safely escape them with parallel paddling. We also guide you through collision avoidance, board control in the lineup, and reef safety to minimize injury risks from hard surfaces or fin collisions.

Surfing Safely with Local Insight

In every lesson, safety and surf etiquette take top priority. Our instructors teach how to handle ocean hazards, respect other surfers, and preserve local surf culture. With decades of teaching in Maui’s waters, they deliver expertise that keeps you safe, empowered, and connected.

Flexible Session Formats

Choose the lesson format that works for you: group classes for social learning, semi-private for small-group engagement, or private sessions for focused development. Lessons typically last 2.0 hours, scheduled to take advantage of calm morning waves before the wind picks up.

Surfboard Rentals (Experienced Surfers Only)

For those ready to ride independently, we offer same-day surfboard rentals in a range of sizes. Rentals are available to experienced surfers only; beginners are required to take a lesson for safety and skill development.

Start Your Surfing Journey Today

Whether you’re riding your first wave or pushing your style further, Action Sports Maui is here to guide your journey. Experience the power, freedom, and joy of surfing in Maui with expert instruction, aloha spirit, and deep-rooted local insight.

Ready to Ride? Let’s Get You in the Water!

Whether you’re just starting out, returning after a break, or looking to push your surfing to the next level, we’ve got a lesson for you. Our friendly, experienced instructors will help you feel confident, stay safe, and have a blast on the waves. Book your surf lesson with Action Sports Maui today and make your Maui vacation unforgettable—one wave at a time.

Book Now or call us at (808) 283-7913 for more info.