Learn to ride the gentle breaks at Kalama Park in Kihei with a two-hour group lesson that includes boards, rash guards, and reef shoes. This beginner-friendly session pairs hands-on coaching with calm, waist-to-chest waves ideal for first-time surfers.
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The morning light on Kihei cuts clean across the bay and the surf at Kalama Park nudges shoreward like an eager instructor. Participants gather on warm sand, boards propped, as an instructor demonstrates pop-ups against the steady rhythm of small, breaking waves. The ocean here feels approachable — it invites attempts rather than daunts them.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable in waist‑deep water and able to paddle short distances on a board.
Wildlife
History
Kalama Park has served as a community beach and gathering place for Kihei; local surf instruction continues Maui’s deep connection to ocean recreation and Hawaiian watercraft traditions.
Conservation
Use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching or disturbing marine life, and follow instructors’ guidance to minimize reef impact during lessons.
Reserve your spot on the Group Surf Lesson for Beginners in Kihei at Kalama Park today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive 15 minutes early
Check in at the WAVES Hawaii van across from Aloha Gas and secure parking and changing time before your lesson starts.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before you arrive and bring a small tube for reapplication — the lesson emphasizes protecting coral and marine life.
Wear reef shoes for rocky entries
Reef shoes protect feet when walking over shallow coral or rocky patches common at low tide around Kalama Park.
Bring a refillable water bottle
Two hours of activity in sun and salt dehydrates quickly; hydrate before and after your water time.
Rash guard
Protects skin from sun and reduces board rash while in the water.
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Reef shoes
Provide secure footing on rocky or coral-strewn entries and exits.
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Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated before and after the lesson in Maui’s sun.
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Light swim shorts or swimsuit
Quick-drying, comfortable attire for repeated paddling and standing drills.
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