About Surf Shack Maui
Surf Shack Maui has been teaching visitors to ride waves for nearly twenty years from their home base at Kalama Beach Park in Kihei, where gentle and consistent swells create one of the best learning environments on the island. You can spot them easily—look for the iconic white-and-yellow polka-dot van parked alongside a trailer full of blue surfboards at the south end of the Kalama Park lot. Hawaii Magazine has recognised them as one of the top surf schools in Kihei for beginners, and their loyal repeat customers agree.
Group and private surf lessons cater to all ages and come with a confidence-boosting guarantee: if you don't stand up, your next lesson is free. Instructors are CPR- and first-aid-certified with years of in-water experience, and they keep class sizes small so every student gets hands-on attention in the surf. Beyond lessons, the shop rents soft-top and hard-top surfboards ranging from 6' to 12', stand-up paddleboards for every skill level, and assorted beach gear—perfect for families who want to spend an extra afternoon practising on their own.
The Kalama Park location puts students steps from restrooms, showers, picnic areas, and South Kihei's restaurant row, making it easy to turn a morning lesson into a full beach day. The locally owned team prides itself on a family-friendly atmosphere and personal touch that larger tour operators simply cannot match. For first-timers looking for a relaxed, encouraging introduction to surfing on Maui, Surf Shack delivers every time.
