Learn to Surf in Kihei — Ride Maui’s Waves Today

Waves Hawaii Surf School — Kihei, Maui

Waves Hawaii Surf School offers a comprehensive range of surf lessons and guided experiences in Kihei and along Maui’s south shore. Specializing in beginner to intermediate instruction, the school runs private surf lessons, group surf lessons at Kalama Park, semi-private sessions, a three-day surf progression camp, baby surf experiences, and two-hour Surf with a Local sessions. International trips such as the Billabong Girls Bali surf trip are also organized.

What to expect

Lessons include safety briefings, instructor coaching, and provided equipment like surfboards, rash guards, reef shoes, and wetsuits when appropriate. Toddler baby surf sessions pair a CPR-certified surf guide with each child and include life vests for safe tandem surfing. Multi-day surf camps provide daily coaching, practice drills, and a water photographer to capture progress.

Key offerings

• Private Surf Lessons — one-on-one instruction tailored to goals
• Group Surf Lessons (Kalama Park) — small groups ideal for families and friends
• Surf Camp / 3-Day Progression — structured improvement with gear and photographer
• Semi-Private Lessons — private group sizes with focused coaching
• Baby Surf Experience — toddler sessions with certified guides and safety gear
• Surf with a Local — two-hour tailored private sessions
• Billabong Girls Bali Surf Trip — a 10-day international surf retreat

Safety and instructors

Instructors adapt lessons to student skill level, emphasizing ocean awareness, paddling, pop-up technique, and wave selection. Emphasizing Aloha and small group sizes helps build confidence safely. Equipment is provided for scheduled lessons, simplifying planning for visitors.

Booking and location

Booking is available online with information on meeting points, age limits, pricing, and cancellation policies. The school operates from Kihei with convenient access to local breaks including Kalama Park. Travelers searching for Maui surf lessons, Kihei surf school, private surf lessons Maui, or group surf lessons Kalama Park will find relevant options among the experiences listed.

Who benefits

Safety practices include briefings, instructor supervision, and provided safety equipment. Lessons suit beginners, families, toddlers with baby surf sessions, and progressing surfers seeking coaching. Session lengths vary from one-hour lessons to multi-day camps, enabling flexible scheduling for visitors.

Why choose these experiences

Private lessons offer focused feedback, group lessons deliver a social learning environment, and semi-private options balance affordability with instructor attention. Surf camps provide structured progression with daily coaching and visual feedback from a water photographer.

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• Billabong Girls Bali surf trip

Choosing Waves Hawaii Surf School provides access to experienced instruction, local knowledge, and included equipment, simplifying trip planning. Families benefit from toddler-friendly sessions and child-focused instruction. To book, review available times, meeting locations, age requirements and gear policies on the official booking page. Availability varies with weather and ocean conditions; instructors follow local safety standards. Book early to guarantee availability today.