Private Tour

2 Hours Private Surf Lessons

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

French

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

The longest running surf school in Lahaina, Goofy Foot was established in Lahaina, Maui in April, 1994 by the Owner/Instructor Tim Sherer to perpetuate his relationship with Mother Ocean and to teach the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing.

At Goofy Foot Surf School we feel it is a privilege to teach surfing. Our primary focus is on giving each student the best and safest surfing experience possible. It is our responsibility to professionally teach the skills of surfing and instill in students a healthy respect and awareness of the beauty and power of Mother Ocean. Let Goofy Foot Surf School introduce you to the best surfing experience on Maui! Goofy Foot makes the seemingly difficult remarkably easy!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Private lessons offer students the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the undivided attention from one of our professional surfing instructors! Take advantage of your time and our years of teaching experience. Instruction is focused with an aim to provide ideal learning conditions for aspiring individuals. A private lesson will really help you take your surfing to the next level, plus it will do wonders to increase your wave count!

What‘s Included

All equipment is included in your lesson!

Options

Private Surf Lessons for 5

Private Surf Lessons for 4

Private Surf Lessons for 3

Private Surf Lessons for 2

Private Surf Lesson for 1

Private instructor, surf board

Reviews

5.00

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

6-60 can surf
jonathanmR6602YM,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome experience Great and easy. The instructor was great. I actually was able to surf a wave with some help. Any level can do it. Very accommodating and happy to help the local economy. Their school was lost in the Lahaina fire.
Amazing Instructors and Experience
Ami P,,May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such an incredible experience. We had Kalani, Hawea, and Fabio as our instructors and they were amazing. Hawea stayed with our 5 year old and for his private lesson and did such a great job that my son didn't want to leave. My husband, 9 year old son, and I had the help of Kalani and Fabio and they were extremely patient and gave us the best advice since we were all beginners. Definitely recommend them, especially if you have younger kids!
Great for 5-year-old!
Miffyspike,,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Booked 2 private lessons for my 12, 9, and 5 year olds. The youngest had to have 1 instructor to himself. I was expecting it to be a throwaway babysitting session, which I paid for so he wouldn't feel left out, but it was surprisingly worth it. His instructor Kelani basically surfed in tandem with him, shuttling them back and forth on the big board. I did not envy the workout, paddling back out into the ocean with my son happily perched at the front of the board like a big dog. After two hours, my son proclaimed, "We did 18 runs!" I made sure to tip the instructor. If you're on the fence about booking this for a younger kid, I highly recommend it!
Best Surf School in Maui!
942annalisaw,,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Javier, Fabio and Goofy Foot Surf School came highly recommended by all of the locals we asked! They did not disappoint and had my 15 and 16 year old up quickly. They loved their experience and said Javier is their favorite surf instructor out of all the lessons they have done over the years. Thanks Goofy Foot for a great experience!! Javier was great!
Amazing time, yet again!!
corrineclarke,,Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is our second year with Goofy Foot Surf School, and Curran (spelling may be off!) and his team have exceeded our expectations once again! We book private lessons for our 6-year-old son, and the personalized attention he receives is nothing short of exceptional. The instructors strike the perfect balance between fun and focused, encouraging him to work hard while ensuring he thoroughly enjoys the experience. What sets Goofy Foot apart is their flexibility—whether you want to maximize your time with an immersive session or just relax and enjoy the moment, there’s no pressure either way. The entire experience is seamless, engaging, and 100% fun for everyone involved. We’re already looking forward to coming back next year. Highly recommend!
Curran got me to the next level!
Johnnie O,,Sep 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was looking to take my beginner skills to the next level. With Curran’s help, I was consistently standing, finding balance, and making my way with turning. Hugely successful day for me.
Goofy Foot got us hooked on surfing
Aristomenis C,,Jun 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Goofy Foot is amazing. We've done lessons now through them across two trips for our little guys. They are hooked. Awesome instructors with a great rapport for ensuring it is fun for the kids so it sticks. We will continue to work through Fabio each trip out as the kids' skill level develops.
A family of experience to remember!
919darbyc,,Apr 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such an amazing experience as a family (mom, dad, and three kids under 14)! The communication was great and the beach choice perfect. Cody is a knowledgeable and encouraging instructor. No matter what your experience, level Goody Foot will ensure you have a great experience! Kids begged to surf everyday after our lesson. Thank you for the memories and amazing photos!!!
Amazing lesson for a young surfer!
Dexterdog721,,Apr 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Goofy Foot team gave an amazing lesson to my 8-year-old, as well as our friends. Communication was great, confirming location for the lesson the night before and again in the morning. My son got two solid hours of wave riding and was exhausted by the end and proud of what he accomplished. The instructor was encouraging and helped him improve, and the entire team accommodated a wide range of abilities with patience and enthusiasm. I can't recommend this surf school highly enough - they are not just great surfers and teachers, but wonderful people. We are so happy to see Goofy Foot back helping us ride waves again, and look forward to our next time in Maui!
Great school to learn to surf!
X8755JGedb,,Apr 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a 2 hour private lesson for my 60th birthday and it was everything I hoped it could be. Goofy Foot provided a surf board and rash guard top, and the lesson started with general information about safety, followed by instruction lying on the board on the beach. The instructors were very professional and friendly, and they had a photographer on site who took some great photos that we received that night. Then, it was into the water! They were with me every step of the way, got me lined up on waves, and I had several good runs. It was a lot of fun, and tiring! Communication was very good. They texted us the meeting location with a link to directions and it was very easy to find. Highly recommended!