Maui

Private Surf Lesson for Two Near Lahaina

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Overview

Take your surfing to the next level with this 90-minute private lesson for two near Lahaina. Get individualized attention from an experienced instructor as you and a guest learn about surfing water safety, paddling techniques and tips for catching waves. Your odds are good that you’ll leave the class having stood up and surfed – in fact, your instructor guarantees it. A rash guard, soft-top surfboard and reef shoes are also included.

Learn to surf during a private lesson for two near Lahaina
Perfect your surfing skills in Hawaii, one of the world's most famous spots to catch a wave
Skip the impersonal group lesson and get hands on surfing instruction
Get personalized instruction in water safety, paddling technique, standing up and catching waves
Treat a loved one on a special occasion
Great option for beginner and intermediate surfers looking to improve their skills

What's Included

Clean, dry, SPF-50 rash guard
Brand new, state-of-the-art, soft-top board
Protective reef shoes
Professional instructor

Sunscreen
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Mile Marker 19- Guardrails
HI-30, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
Mile Marker 19 off Highway 30 (Honopi'ilani Highway), two miles south of Lahaina at a surf spot known to locals as 'Guardrails.' Note: GPS locations do not work with the mile markers on Highway 30 (Honopi'i'ani Hwy), where the beach is located. Directions: From Lahaina/Kaanapali/Kapalua resort areas: Drive two miles south of Lahaina on Highway 30 Honoapiiliani Highway. Look for Puamana Beach Park on the ocean side. The meeting location is called 'Guardrails,' which is located 500 yards past Puamana Beach Park, on the ocean side, exactly across from mile marker 19 off of Highway 30 Honoapiiliani Highway. There is a little gravel parking lot to park. The instructor will be at this location 10 minutes prior to the start time of the surf lesson. Check in 10 minutes early at 'Guardrails' surf spot, Mile Marker 19, Highway 30 (Honopi’ilani Hwy). This should provide enough time to apply sunscreen and let it sink in before getting in the sun and water. The instructor will be in the parking area 10-minutes before the lesson start time. For example, if the lesson starts at 9:20am, the instructor will be there at 9:10am.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is seven years old
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great experience

Alex_A, Apr 2024

Sharky was our instructor for the morning and he was incredibly insightful and made our lesson incredibly fun.

Surf's Up!!

Christine_S, Mar 2024

Amazing!! Booked a private lesson for our two kids. They both absolutely LOVED it! Highly recommend. Their surf instructor, Eric Totah, was THE BEST. Knowledgeable, professional, patient, and clearly skilled at what he does because both kids were up and surfing in NO TIME!! Plus it was so reasonable ($$$).

Great Experience

Robert_M, Mar 2024

Sharks was a great instructor and took the time to show the girls how to be successful and ride waves. He took the time to show them how not to rush to stand which allowed them to get a feel for the board and the balance which ultimately led to them riding much longer and more successfully. Highly recommend this experience and Sharky

Highlight of our trip to Maui

Bob_G, Feb 2024

Our guide was patient and knowledgeable. My wife and I are senior citizens and have never surfed before. But yet we each caught a wave and rode it to the shore. The experience was very tiring, but well worth the time and energy. Definitely a highlight of our Maui vacation!

Great Time!!

Jenny_W, Feb 2024

Me and my fiancé had the best time learning to surf from Eric who has been surfing his entire life. Great instructor! I have never been on any kind of board before but he had me up on the board my 2nd try. Something I never thought I’d be able to do. Thanks Eric!

Great time!

Erika_M, Feb 2024

This was our first time surfing in Maui and we had a blast learning with Izzy, she’s a great instructor. She was very friendly, chill, nice and she didn’t let us quit until we were able to get a wave.

Eric was so patient and...

Hallie_H, Nov 2023

Eric was so patient and kind with my 8 year old son. It was a great experience for both of us. We were late because of a traffic accident and Eric was still generous with his time. We would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you!

Exceeded our expectations

Phil_K, Jul 2023

This was an amazing experience and it far exceeded our expectations. The surf lesson could have been a bust if not for the great customer care that the tour operators showed to us. The weather was not good and they advised that we could cancel with a full refund or reschedule to another time. Our two girls - both 16 years old - decided to give it a try even though it was pretty windy conditions. They had a fabulous instructor, Izzy, who treated them with patience and warm kindness. The first half hour of the lesson was difficult because it was really windy and neither of the girls had ever been on a surfboard. Izzy continued to work with them helping out when the wind made things tough. Pretty soon the wind started to die down a little and Izzy had both girls riding waves all the way into the shore. The girls loved it. It's hard to imagine a tour of any kind that would top this experience. So grateful for Izzy and the Private Surf Lesson for Two.

Surfing in Lahaina

James_N, Jun 2023

Very friendly instructor. The kids had a great time. Location could be a little better (parking is limited), but no fault of the company.

Amazing experience

Ida_L, Jun 2023

Super awesome instructor and company. We had a kid with altitude sickness from a hike we did the day before, and Tide was kind enough to help us arrange it so we can come back later with the cousins in a few days. The other person in our party still went and she was able to catch her very first wave! We are coming back soon. Highly recommended!

Riding the waves

Stephanie_A, Jun 2023

There was a little fear in trying this. My husband talked me into it and I would do it again. It was fun. Our instructor Kody was patient and encouraging. It felt very satisfying when I actually was able to stand when riding a wave. We were extremely happy with the experience.

Perfect experience!

Shauna_T, May 2023

We did a private lesson with Kody and had such a great time! He was very communicative in the days leading up to our lesson, to align on location (we surfed in a different spot to take advantage of good conditions) and make sure we knew what to expect. The morning of the lesson, he dropped a pin so we could find him more easily, and we were able to start our lesson right away. Kody's instruction was clear and actionable, and my husband and I felt comfortable getting in the water almost right away. He gave us plenty of pointers for getting over and through the wave sets, and let us know what to expect/how we could conserve energy. I appreciated that we were able to rest when we needed and then jump right back in. There were even a few other surfers around who were all very nice and helpful—such a great community! Under Kody's instruction and thoughtful corrections after each run, we were both able to stand up on our boards! Definitely would recommend this experience to anyone, and would absolutely do it again ourselves!

Super Surf lessons

Sean_R, Apr 2023

Kody the instructor was amazing, he was so patient with our kids and got both of them up surfing. Our kids had so much fun and were so proud of themselves for catching a wave. Kody’s communication was great, he texted the morning of the lesson and told us we were changing meeting places so our kids could catch bigger and better waves. We could not be happier.

Izzy was a great teacher

Steve_M, Mar 2023

Izzy was a great teacher. Taught a 47 year old, 15 year old and 11 year old all how to surf with no problems and lots of fun.

Better then I could of imagined

Sarah_P, Mar 2023

My husband and I got to cross this off our bucket list. We’re 40+ and with Kodys teaching skills we were both able to catch a few waves and both of us got up at least 3-4 times. We would do it again in a heartbeat.

Sharky is the BEST!

Charles_B, Jan 2023

We did I private surf lesson with Sharky and he was Amazing! It was the first time for me and my wife and we both were able to catch several waves with Sharky’s help. He was awesome!

Great for beginners!

ashley_h, Dec 2022

My teenage boys were first time surfers. Izzie was patient and fun. Both boys really enjoyed the lessons. I would recommend it.

Justin was great with our...

Chiedza_N, Nov 2022

Justin was great with our boys. They enjoyed every moment. Booking was easy. He is great with kids. Was very patient with them.

Very good experience!

nancy_f, Nov 2022

Eric was wonderful with our two teenage grandsons. They enjoyed this experience very much. Only negative was pricing. Ad said “for two”. But price was EACH. A bit misleading

Our instructor was...

Kevin_T, Sep 2022

Our instructor was amazing! He is clearly an extremely experienced surfer and was able to use his expertise to ensure that even the most apprehensive of beginners is able to catch a wave! This was a great way to start our vacation and set the pace for high adventures all trip!

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