Surfing on Maui

Learning to surf on Maui is a must do. With its gentle breaks and plethora of surf schools, our island is built for learning to surf. Both the South and West side of Maui have numerous breaks made for longboarding. The gradual slope of the ocean contour at these spots make for a gently breaking wave perfect for getting you up and going. Most of our surf schools on Maui guarantee you’ll stand up the first time you take a lesson. Many will also rent you a board if you want to try surfing by yourself.

For those of you with experience, there are many good spots on Maui. Some are more dangerous than others. These surf spots can look deceptively harmless and mushy. Know where you’re going before you go out.

All of our condos offer easy access to many surf spots but our South Shore condos are closest to the North Shore and the big waves and Kihei beaches offer some great learning options.

The North Shore of Maui is where you’ll find the biggest and most consistent waves. Hookipa is a great surf spot when winds are favorable with 3-4 main breaks. This Maui surf spot is for experienced surfers only. The current can be strong and there are only 2 entrances to the surf. The reef infront of most of the spots is exposed which makes it difficult to get to shore when the currents are blazing. The entrances are at either end of the beach and narrow. The waves here are good but crowded.