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Learn to surf Kalama Beach’s forgiving waves in a focused two-hour semi-private session. Personal coaching, all gear provided, and beachside amenities make this a top choice for families and first-timers in Kihei.
Learn to surf Kalama Beach’s forgiving waves in a focused two-hour semi-private session. Personal coaching, all gear provided, and beachside amenities make this a top choice for families and first-timers in Kihei.
A warm trade-wind lifts the ocean into a ribbon of small, surfable waves as you step out of the Surf Club Maui van onto Kalama Beach Park’s wide sand. The instructor’s voice cuts through the morning light—clear, calm—and the lesson starts on land with stance, timing and how to read the green face of a wave before you paddle out.
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Operated by Surf Club Maui · Kihei, Hawaii
A warm trade-wind lifts the ocean into a ribbon of small, surfable waves as you step out of the Surf Club Maui van onto Kalama Beach Park’s wide sand. The instructor’s voice cuts through the morning light—clear, calm—and the lesson starts on land with stance, timing and how to read the green face of a wave before you paddle out.
South Maui’s gentle reef breaks and long sandbars make Kalama a preferred classroom for first-timers. The shoreline here sits on volcanic basalt shaped by centuries of lava flows and ocean abrasion; traditional Hawaiian fishermen once navigated these same swells in koa canoes. Today the spot combines local beach culture—families, stand-up paddlers and early-morning surfers—with an awareness of reef health and native sea life.
Expect a two-hour semi-private session: a focused land primer, paddle practice and waves with one coach dedicated to your group. Instructors provide boards, leashes, lycra tops and reef shoes; you’ll practice pop-ups in shallow water, transition to catching whitewater, then attempt unbroken green waves when conditions allow.
Practical notes: arrive hydrated and sun-protected, plan to check in at the Surf Club van across from Kihei Cafe, and allow time for complimentary parking, changing rooms and showers. Lessons favor calmer mornings and small swell windows; fitness and basic swimming confidence speed progress. Respect reef etiquette, give turtles space, and savor the immediate gratification of standing up on your first catch—this is a skill session and an introduction to Maui’s surf rhythm.
moderate.
2 hours.
Moderate fitness and basic swimming ability; you should be comfortable in waist-deep water and able to paddle repeatedly.
No—lessons start on land and progress into the whitewater and small green waves; basic swimming comfort is required.
Check in at the Surf Club Maui van parked at Kalama Beach Park across from Kihei Cafe (1900 S Kihei Rd); arrive early to use facilities and get fitted.
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled time; lessons may be canceled by the operator for bad weather.
Yes—this semi-private format is family-friendly, but age, weight and health questions are confirmed at booking so check operator guidelines.
Kalama Beach Park sits on South Maui shoreline historically used for fishing and canoe landings; the park’s name honors Queen Kalama and local kūpuna ties to the sea.
Use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid standing on coral, and observe sea turtles from a distance—these practices protect reef health and native wildlife.
Surf Club Maui operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A warm trade-wind lifts the ocean into a ribbon of small, surfable waves as you step out of the Surf Club Maui van onto Kalama Beach Park’s wide sand. The instructor’s voice cuts through the morning light—clear, calm—and the lesson starts on land with stance, timing and how to read the green face of a wave before you paddle out.
A warm trade-wind lifts the ocean into a ribbon of small, surfable waves as you step out of the Surf Club Maui van onto Kalama Beach Park’s wide sand. The instructor’s voice cuts through the morning light—clear, calm—and the lesson starts on land with stance, timing and how to read the green face of a wave before you paddle out.
South Maui’s gentle reef breaks and long sandbars make Kalama a preferred classroom for first-timers. The shoreline here sits on volcanic basalt shaped by centuries of lava flows and ocean abrasion; traditional Hawaiian fishermen once navigated these same swells in koa canoes. Today the spot combines local beach culture—families, stand-up paddlers and early-morning surfers—with an awareness of reef health and native sea life.
Expect a two-hour semi-private session: a focused land primer, paddle practice and waves with one coach dedicated to your group. Instructors provide boards, leashes, lycra tops and reef shoes; you’ll practice pop-ups in shallow water, transition to catching whitewater, then attempt unbroken green waves when conditions allow.
Practical notes: arrive hydrated and sun-protected, plan to check in at the Surf Club van across from Kihei Cafe, and allow time for complimentary parking, changing rooms and showers. Lessons favor calmer mornings and small swell windows; fitness and basic swimming confidence speed progress. Respect reef etiquette, give turtles space, and savor the immediate gratification of standing up on your first catch—this is a skill session and an introduction to Maui’s surf rhythm.