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Catch your first wave as the sun slips toward Molokini. This private 2-hour sunset surf lesson in Kihei pairs beginner-friendly breaks with CPR-certified instruction and complimentary local pickup.
Catch your first wave as the sun slips toward Molokini. This private 2-hour sunset surf lesson in Kihei pairs beginner-friendly breaks with CPR-certified instruction and complimentary local pickup.
Late afternoon light slices across the Pacific as you shoulder a foam board and walk to a gentle, broken line of waves off Kihei. The water cools around your ankles, the sand presses beneath your feet, and the instructor—calm, watchful—talks you through stance and timing while the sun tilts toward Molokini. This is a sunset surf lesson: taught on beginner-friendly breaks in the Kihei/Wailea area, timed to catch the golden hour and smaller evening swells.
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Operated by Maui Surf Pros · Kihei, Hawaii
Late afternoon light slices across the Pacific as you shoulder a foam board and walk to a gentle, broken line of waves off Kihei. The water cools around your ankles, the sand presses beneath your feet, and the instructor—calm, watchful—talks you through stance and timing while the sun tilts toward Molokini. This is a sunset surf lesson: taught on beginner-friendly breaks in the Kihei/Wailea area, timed to catch the golden hour and smaller evening swells.
Surfing on Maui carries deep roots. Native Hawaiians formalized wave riding (heʻe nalu) centuries ago; today’s lessons mix that cultural lineage with modern safety practices and CPR-certified instruction. Geologically, the south Maui shoreline is a fringing reef and lava-run coastline that shapes mellow, rideable waves ideal for first-timers. Locally, Kihei is low-key—beach parks, open skies and a community used to sharing surf space respectfully.
Practically, expect a 2-hour private session with boards, rash guards and booties provided, plus complimentary pickup within Kihei/Wailea. Lessons emphasize pop-up technique, reading small waves, and safe entry/exit around shallow reefs. Tides and wind dictate location and difficulty; instructors will choose the best break for conditions.
Plan to hydrate, wear reef-safe sunscreen, and bring a towel and change of clothes. Sunset sessions mean cooler breezes after the sun drops—layer up. For first-time surfers the payoff is immediate: that awkward first ride turns into a brief, bright arc across glassy water as the sky blazes behind you.
moderate.
2 hours.
Light-to-moderate fitness: comfortable standing, paddling on your stomach and repeated pop-ups; suitable for most active beginners.
Yes—you should be a comfortable swimmer and able to tread water; instructors will coach technique but won’t teach basic swim skills.
Yes—surfboard, rash guard and booties are included in the lesson price.
Complimentary transportation is available within the Kihei/Wailea area; exact meeting points vary with conditions and will be confirmed at booking.
Lessons can be canceled for unsafe surf or weather; you’ll be entitled to a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours in advance per the policy.
Surfing in Maui traces to ancient Hawaiian practice of heʻe nalu; modern lessons combine that legacy with contemporary safety and local etiquette.
Respect reef areas and avoid stepping on coral; teachers recommend reef-safe sunscreen and limiting single-use plastics to protect marine habitats.
Maui Surf Pros operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Late afternoon light slices across the Pacific as you shoulder a foam board and walk to a gentle, broken line of waves off Kihei. The water cools around your ankles, the sand presses beneath your feet, and the instructor—calm, watchful—talks you through stance and timing while the sun tilts toward Molokini. This is a sunset surf lesson: taught on beginner-friendly breaks in the Kihei/Wailea area, timed to catch the golden hour and smaller evening swells.
Late afternoon light slices across the Pacific as you shoulder a foam board and walk to a gentle, broken line of waves off Kihei. The water cools around your ankles, the sand presses beneath your feet, and the instructor—calm, watchful—talks you through stance and timing while the sun tilts toward Molokini. This is a sunset surf lesson: taught on beginner-friendly breaks in the Kihei/Wailea area, timed to catch the golden hour and smaller evening swells.
Surfing on Maui carries deep roots. Native Hawaiians formalized wave riding (heʻe nalu) centuries ago; today’s lessons mix that cultural lineage with modern safety practices and CPR-certified instruction. Geologically, the south Maui shoreline is a fringing reef and lava-run coastline that shapes mellow, rideable waves ideal for first-timers. Locally, Kihei is low-key—beach parks, open skies and a community used to sharing surf space respectfully.
Practically, expect a 2-hour private session with boards, rash guards and booties provided, plus complimentary pickup within Kihei/Wailea. Lessons emphasize pop-up technique, reading small waves, and safe entry/exit around shallow reefs. Tides and wind dictate location and difficulty; instructors will choose the best break for conditions.
Plan to hydrate, wear reef-safe sunscreen, and bring a towel and change of clothes. Sunset sessions mean cooler breezes after the sun drops—layer up. For first-time surfers the payoff is immediate: that awkward first ride turns into a brief, bright arc across glassy water as the sky blazes behind you.