Learn to Surf at Ukumehame Beach with Makai Surf Club
Ready to experience surfing at Ukumehame Beach on Maui’s West Side? Makai Surf Club offers personalized surf lessons for beginners and developing surfers looking to build confidence, learn proper technique, and enjoy the ocean with experienced local guidance. Whether you’re staying in Kihei, Wailea, Makena, or exploring west Maui with family or friends, our private and small-group surf lessons give you the opportunity to learn at a comfortable pace while experiencing the beauty of Maui from the water.
surf together.Make MEMORIES
Learning to surf takes practice, patience, and the right guidance. At Makai Surf Club, you’ll get hands-on instruction in a supportive environment designed to help you feel comfortable in the ocean. Take your time, build your skills, and enjoy the experience of learning to surf in Maui.
Maui Surf Lessons
Designed Around You
Whether you're catching your first wave, learning with someone special, or bringing the whole family, choose a lesson designed around your experience, goals, and comfort in the water.
Private Surf Lessons
One-on-one coaching
Enjoy personalized one-on-one instruction focused on your individual ability, goals, and comfort level. Your instructor can tailor every part of the lesson to help you progress with confidence.
Semi-Private Surf Lessons
Learn together
A great option for couples, friends, or family members who want to experience the ocean together while still receiving professional, personalized coaching throughout the lesson.
Private Group Lessons
Made for your group
Bring the whole family or group and enjoy a private surf experience designed around everyone. Group lessons accommodate multiple surfers while maintaining a supportive learning environment.
Your Maui surf experience
starts here.
Choose the lesson that fits you best and get ready to experience Maui from the water.
Surf Lessons at Ukumehame Beach
Makai Surf Club is based at Ukumehame Beach on Maui’s West Side, offering a convenient surf location for visitors staying throughout west Maui and the surrounding resort areas.
Ukumehame is known for its beginner-friendly waves and more open, uncrowded setting, giving new surfers room to focus on learning and practicing without feeling overwhelmed by a busy lineup. With the West Maui Mountains creating a stunning backdrop, your surf lesson becomes an opportunity to experience one of Maui’s most beautiful coastal settings while learning from experienced local guidance.
Beginner-Friendly Waves
Ukumehame offers beginner-friendly waves that give new surfers room to focus on learning and practicing.
Open, Uncrowded Setting
The more open setting gives beginners space to learn without feeling overwhelmed by a busy lineup.
West Maui Mountain Views
Enjoy one of Maui’s most beautiful coastal settings with the West Maui Mountains creating a stunning backdrop.
Our location is approximately 20–25 minutes west of Lahaina and the Ka’anapali Resorts, roughly 25 minutes from Kihei, Makena, and Wailea Resorts, and about 45 minutes from Paia, Haiku, and Maui’s North Shore areas.
Book Your Surf Lesson ↗What to Expect From Your Surf Lesson
Your first surfing experience should feel exciting, supportive, and easy to understand. At Makai Surf Club, you’ll be guided through each step so you know what to expect before heading into the water.
Meet Your Instructor
Meet your experienced Maui surf instructor, get comfortable, and prepare for your session. This is your opportunity to ask questions and get familiar with what your lesson will involve.
Learn the Fundamentals
Start with the essential foundations of surfing, including board positioning, paddling, pop-up technique, ocean awareness, and surf safety.
Practice in the Water
Take what you’ve learned into the ocean with friendly in-water guidance. Your instructor will help you understand positioning, timing, and how to work with the waves.
Catch Your First Wave
Put your new skills together and work toward standing up, finding your balance, and enjoying your first rides on a surfboard.
Quality longboards, UPF 50 rash guards, and booties are provided, along with a safety briefing, towels, drinks, snacks, and in-water support to make your experience comfortable from start to finish.
