Catch Your First Wave With the 5 Best Surf Schools on Maui

West Maui, with its stunning beaches and consistent waves, is a surfer’s paradise. Whether you’re a complete beginner eager to catch your first wave or an experienced surfer looking to refine your skills, there are numerous surf schools ready to help you make the most of your time in the water. Here are the top 5 surf schools in West Maui.

🏄‍♂️ 1. Maui Surfer Girls

• Best for: Empowering, women-led instruction with small groups (max 4:1).
• Location: Ukumehame Beach Park
• Lessons: Group ($109), Private ($219), multi-day camps
• 📅 Book: mauisurfergirls.com · 📞 (808) 214‑0606

🏄‍♂️ 2. Outrageous Surf 

• Best for: Laid-back, family-friendly vibes with a long-standing local reputation.
• Location: Lahaina (post‑fire relocation)
• Lessons: Group (~$75), Semi‑private, Private; SUP options
• 📅 Book: Call 📞 (808) 669‑1400 or via Viator

🏄‍♂️ 3. Lahaina Surf Adventures

• Best for: Personalized coaching in semi-private/small-group sessions with SUP add-ons.
• Location: Olowalu / Ukumehame
• Lessons: Private, Semi‑private, Group + SUP
• 📅 Book: lahainasurfadventures.com · 📞 (808) 250‑9283

🏄‍♂️ 4. Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy

• Best for: Surfers seeking cultural context alongside their lesson—aloha spirit included.
• Location: Ukumehame Beach Park
• Lessons: Group ($80), Private ($125), SUP offerings
• 📅 Book: royalhawaiiansurfacademy.com · 📞 (808) 276‑7873

🏄‍♂️ 5. Goofy Foot Surf School

• Best for: A long-running legacy school with a 100% “stand-up” guarantee and deep surf culture roots.
• Location: Former Lahaina store, lessons now at Ukumehame
• Lessons: Group ($125), Private ($250–$600)
• 📅 Book: goofyfootsurfschool.com · 📞 (808) 244‑9283

✅ Quick Comparison

🌊 Tips for Booking

• Reserve early, especially during peak seasons.
• Look for guarantees—Goofy Foot and Outrageous Surf offer “wave riding or free” lessons.
• Pack essentials: reef-safe sunscreen, towel, water, beach snacks.
• Ask what they include: board, booties, photos, etc.

🏖️ Final Take

From the nurturing environment at Maui Surfer Girls to the fun, local energy of Outrageous Surf and the tailored sessions of Lahaina Surf Adventures, West Maui offers surf lessons that suit every style and surf goal. Round it out with cultural immersion at Royal Hawaiian or a trusted legacy experience with Goofy Foot, and you’ll be paddling into paradise in no time.

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