Waves Hawaii Surf School

I don’t know how we happened upon Waves Hawaii Surf school, but we did! And this was by far one of our FAVORITE THINGS TO DO IN MAUI! Eddie, Justin, Justice, And Inaldo were AMAZING! Not only did they teach my 9 year old but they also taught me, my husband my sister in law and my dad. ages 9 – 55!!! We went back 3 times and rented boards in the morning to keep #surfingmaui WHEN we go back to Maui we will spend more time with our new Maui fam at waves Hawaii surf school!

Ashley our instructor was awesome! Our 7 year old son had a blast and was up and surfing after only a couple of tries! We will definitely use Waves next time we are in Maui!

I had a great time!!! Ashley was awesomely patient and flexible, and was very attentive in figuring out the best method for me individually to get me up on the board and riding the waves! By the end of the first lesson I had caught half a dozen waves and was starting to have fun. By the second lesson, I was on a streak of 10 to 12 waves all in a row, and the time flew by! I highly recommend them!

WOW!!! What an awesome experience. Surfing in Hawaii was always a dream and thanks to my amazing instructor Ashley it came true. I couldn’t have asked for more. Got lucky with the weather and had tons of waves to catch. I thought I’d spend the first hour falling all over the place but wth Ashley’s expert guidance I was standing by the third wave. Her coaching and feedback was crucial in helping me understand what was working and where I was missing the mark. Definitely one of the best days of my vacation and the best money I spent. Do yourself a favor and schedule a lesson and cross surfing off your bucket list. Mahalo Waves Hawaii Surf School!

This outfit was recommended to us by our hotel concierge. I took my three kids ages 13, 11, and 9 for their first surf lesson. Our instructor was Eddie and he was great. He got all of the kids to pop up on their first attempt and was very positive and encouraging. He made it a lot easier for me to enjoy the waves while he helped the kids. He would even help tow my 9 year old back out. The whole group was very kind and professional. It was the highlight of our trip.

We had an amazing day learning to surf with Ashley. It was our first time and she had all of us up and surfing in no time. Ashley knew just the right corrections to help us out and made our first surfing outing a great one. We’ll definitely be back for more lessons

We had such a great time! My 6 yr old is afraid of water and Justus managed to not only make him surf but also to have fun doing it:) idk how he managed that but he was awesome! Deff ask for him. My daughter was super cold but she loved having Ashley as her teacher and she even got to stand up on the board (shes only 4)…the kids also had a blast with Matias, the photographer, who went in twice after my princess took a break from being too cold:)lol the lady who booked me was very patient too, since i had to keep changing things. overall, an awesome experience:) thank u guys! it was the highlight of our trip.

Not just for Beginners!
If you’re like us and have surfers in your family who aren’t quite ready to just jump into the waves in Hawaii, then you MUST do the Surf Safari!
Our son and daughter are well beyond soft top boards on 1 foot waves but they weren’t ready to just hop into some random surf in Hawaii. Beach breaks, annoyed local surfers, and coral reefs are all their mom and I could think about as our Florida surfer kids planned to hit the Hawaiian waves! So, in preparation for our visit, I started to do some searching for how to find a safe and enjoyable way for our relatively novice surfers to have a memorable Hawaiian surfing experience. After searching literally dozens of sites, I finally settled on Waves Hawaii Surf School.
I was in contact with Valerie Frey, the owner, who suggested their 3 – 4 hour Surf Safari. We were met by one of their instructors, Inaldo, who went truly above and beyond anything I could have expected to find our kids the best beach that was appropriate for their skill level, yet still enjoyable. Our kids told us that Inaldo was really dedicated, caring, and absolutely determined to make sure that they had a great surfing experience.
Thank you so much to Inaldo and Valerie for this wonderful experience!

Waves was great. Very laid back and friendly instructors. They were totally professional and well organized without being over the top or too formal. The price was also totally reasonable and less than what we pay in the Rockaways.

We had an amazing time! Our instructor was amazing, very patient, positive and fun to work with. The experience was beyond words!

Waves Hawaii Surf School’s Eddie was a great teacher for my brother-​in-​law and me.
As a first time surfer, I definitely needed help in all aspects. Eddie was patient, knowledgeable, and relaxed. I observed 4 – 5 other surf instructors from other schools while we were out on the surf and I thought Eddie was the most engaging and helpful instructor out there.
After the lessons, Eddie’s wife was gracious enough to give us a ride to our next destination. I know this is a tourism/​service industry, but such island hospitality was impressive.
Highly recommend.

Great, great fun. Wonderful instructors who were very helpful to our kids and the adults. This is the second time I have used Waves Hawaii and they are great ! Would definitely go with them again.

I am a beginner surfer and had a great time. Within 30min I was doing so well, I didn’t need their physical help with catching waves. They gave me great feedback on my form and I really advanced that day. They’re all really nice people and very smart and attentive. I would give them 6 stars if it was possible.

Great experience and our instructor, Sarah, was amazing! Super patient and very encouraging! It was incredibly crowded out there (think the bunny slope on Christmas vacation) but despite the craziness, our whole family of 5 got up at least once! The best part was the photographer in the water that got amazing shots! Such great memories! The only complaint is the beach was super crowded but it must be the only place they are allowed to give the lessons or maybe just the safest waves to learn on.

My husband and I had the greatest time learning to surf with these guys. It was definitely one of the most memorable things we did on our trip. Justus is a terrific instructor! He taught us some technical basics, surfing etiquette, and supplied us with tips here and there while we were out in the water. He gave us the confidence and encouragement we needed as first time surfers. He was also incredibly patient and tailored his approach to our individual level of comfort. The class went by so quickly and we were sooooo glad Forest was able to capture photos for us! Upon returning to the truck, we were offered rash cream and fresh lychees! Also, while we were waiting to view our pictures Sarah gave us a bunch of great lunch recommendations just across the street. Highly recommended!

GREAT and far exceeding my expectations. My two kids 10 and 12 never touched a surfboard before and were surfing within minutes. I mean really surfing. The teacher, Justice, was very patient. I got some really cool shots of them surfing. It looked very safe and I think these guys are great with kids. THere was another older guy getting a lesson too and he was also up and surfing. I honestly thought we would be lucky if one of the kids could stand on the board for a second or two, but Justice did a really good job getting them actually surfing. Kids had a blast.
Special bonus was that they had a photographer in the water too :)

I had an awesome time learning how to surf. I had tried paddling out on my own years ago and had no idea what to do. Taking lessons was so worth it! That push they would give me when a wave was coming made it happen. I finally can say that I got up a few times! Toni and Eddie were our instructors and they were great! So personable, friendly, and helpful. They never made anyone feel incompetent. They were patient and excited to be out there.
I had emailed back and forth with Summer several times to schedule and reschedule probably about 5 times. She was so accommodating and understanding every time.
The location of the lessons was also excellent. I don’t consider myself a strong swimmer, but it was not frightening to learn where even in high tide, I could pretty much walk out to where we would paddle out – and I’m pretty petite. We even saw a giant sea turtle swim right in front of me in the clear blue water!
They had a photographer in the water taking great shots of you that you could buy.
The next time I’m in Maui, I would definitely consider going out with them again to practice what I’ve learned and hopefully get better. Thank you guys for an unforgettable experience!

My husband and I took a semi-​private lesson with Brooks and had a blast! I was skeptical that I wasn’t going to get up on the board but I did pretty early on into our lesson. Brooks did a great job of breaking everything down and explaining the process and he was a lot of fun to hang out with.

What a great experience! We had 3 boys take lessons from Brooks and he was awesome! They were up in no time and enjoyed riding the waves. Thanks for a super time!

This place was great. Entertaining staff and very accommodating. We had a blast learning from Brooks and could not have asked for a better experience. They provide all the equipment you need, including rash guard and booties. Brooks will help you as much as you need with timing, tips and giving you a big push if you need it. Highly recommend this place!