Best Surf Lessons in Maui — Top 2 Ranked (2026)
Ranked by aggregated TripAdvisor + Google reviews · Updated April 2026
Surf Club Maui is our top pick for surf lessons in Maui — rated 5/5 across TripAdvisor and Google. Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy is a solid runner-up, starting at $125.
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| # | Operator | Score | Price | Best For | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surf Club Maui Top Pick | 5/5 | $55+ | Best Overall | → Book |
| 2 | Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy | 4.9/5 | $125+ | Runner-Up | → Book |
Surf Club Maui
Best OverallSurf Lessons · Maui · $55–$150 · 5/5 composite
Family-run in Kihei, 30+ years. Also SUP and kids camps.
“What is a trip to Hawaii without surfing? I couldn’t tell you - because I made sure to try it. As it was my very first time on a surfboard, I booked a two-hour lesson, and I was fortunate to have David from Surf Club Maui as my instructor. …” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
“PLEASE TAKE A LESSON HERE!! this is definitely the highlight of my trip. i went with 3 of my friends & we had David as our instructor and he was INCREDIBLE!! his instructions were so easy to understand & he also gave us so many local recomm…” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy
Runner-UpSurf Lessons · Maui · $125–$175 · 4.9/5 composite
Hawaiian-owned, since 1998. 'Powered by FareHarbor' in footer.
“Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy gave me and my two boys (ages 7 and 10) an unforgettable experience in Lahaina. From the moment we arrived, the team made us feel welcome and excited to get out on the water. The instructors were fun, patient, an…” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
“The 2 hour private lessons was fantastic. Starting with basics and balance, to actually catching 🌊 waves. Sierra was awesome. Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor for 11 year old first surfing.” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
How We Ranked These
Rankings are based on composite scores aggregated from TripAdvisor and Google reviews, weighted equally (50/50). Operators within 0.1 points are considered tied and ranked by starting price. Operators without published review data are listed last. We update scores monthly from live API data.