Private Surf Lesson for One Near Lahaina
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
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Escape from the crowded tourist areas for a private, 90-minute, 1-on-1 surf lesson near Lahaina, Maui. Choose from an early-, mid-, or late-morning time frame. This surf session will focus on water safety, proper surf technique, surfing style, and etiquette. The experienced, professional instructor guarantees students will stand up, catch a wave, and leave the beach as a certified surfer. All lessons are private so they will never combine guests from separate parties. All the necessary equipment — rash guard, state-of-the-art soft-top board, and reef shoes — included.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is seven years old
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
During a private, one-on-one surf lesson, you will receive personalized instruction, customized to help you achieve your surfing goals. Private, one-on-one lessons are perfect for first-time surfers who want to learn the fundamentals of surfing or for intermediate surfers who want to improve their skills, practice catching bigger waves, or carving better turns. These surf lessons are done with a fun and professional instructor by your side throughout the entire hour and a half lesson.
What‘s Included
Protective reef shoes
Brand new, state-of-the-art, soft-top board
Professional instructor
Clean, dry, SPF-50 rash guard
Sunscreen
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Options
Private Lesson
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hawaiian Surfing Dreams Made Real!
peterbR1150HS,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sooooooo AWESOME! Sharkey was my instructor and was the best! He taught me how to read the water, safely get in position, time the paddle- and within minutes I was surfing my first Ocean wave. Thank you Rivers to the Sea for making my life long Hawaiian surfing dreams come true. I’m hooked!
Great surfing lesson
michaelmE4355SE,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sharkey was great! He had a lot to share. Would totally go back.
Surfin USA
C2911KScharlesb,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kane was excellent!! Calm voice to talk with and gave clear direction. He made it very quick and easy to learn how to stand up on the board, which was my biggest concern. But once we we out there, I rode the first wave. I would highly recommend a lesson with him.
Annual event!
291sheat,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our second year back with Eric and had a great time! Always learning new things and getting better year after year. Thank you!
Excellent
masonj229,Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Liam was patient and courteous. He helped me build on what I knew from past experience. I highly recommend him to anyone new and familiar with surfing
Great Lesson!
L9151UDcarlyg,Sep 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great lesson, learned a ton, caught some waves and had a great time! Hubby was there to take photos and videos which was great. Jason was wonderful and I'd totally do it again!
Reserve it early in your vacation- if you're like us, you'll want to go again
T-2SanDiego,Jan 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely an incredible experience. We took our 14 year old who had never surfed before and he had the most amazing time. Eric had him standing on his 3rd try, made the whole thing so much fun. We had such a good time that we booked him again for 3 days later, we were lucky because with Maui only just reopening meant there was a chance for him to go again- loved it that much. They send very, very clear directions and you can connect with them by phone once you are near marker 12.5 to find each other. Never a problem or worry, will definitely do this again when we are in Maui- they just couldn't be more amazing.
First time Surfing Experience was AMAZING!!
Rebecca K,Nov 4, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Eric was wonderful! He trained me how to stand up on the surf board on the beach. He was really good at teaching me how to surf. I caught several waves. I had never snowboarded, wakeboarded, or even skate boarded and I STILL got up on that surf board and ride the waves. He was extremely friendly and fun to talk to in between waves. I highly recommend this excursion!!
Thank you Eric!
Nickle S,Aug 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience. It was my first attempt at surfing. I can’t thank my instructor, Eric, enough. Highly recommended.
Safe, Professional Private Surf Lessons in the Lahaina area
clm-OKC,Jun 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kody was an exceptional instructor. He made me feel comfortable right away and very safe even though I was a first-time surfer. He spent time talking about the proper techniques so that when I was in the water, I was ready to surf. I would not hesitate to recommend Rivers to the Sea and specifically, Kody, to anyone looking for a private surf lesson in the Lahaina area.
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