Learn to surf with personalized coaching in a social group setting
2 hours
Up to 16 people
Surfboard, rash guard, reef shoes
Learn the basics or build on your skills in a social surf lesson for all experience levels. Experienced instructors provide personalized guidance as you practice catching waves together.
Full refund with 48 hours' notice, or 24 hours' notice for Fairmont Kea Lani guests. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Jamie O'Brien does not personally teach or guide lessons. Hand-selected instructors lead the group.
Start with a 15–20 minute land lesson, then spend time in the water.
Surfing can trigger motion sickness. If you are prone to it, consider taking your preferred motion sickness medication about 30 minutes before the lesson.
Fairmont Kea Lani Ocean Experience Center
We had a great time. We saw some turtles, fish, coral and the scenery above the water was beautiful too. Our guide, I think his name was Jake, was very knowledgeable and patient with us. It was awesome and a wonderful memory of our visit to Maui!
Alpha Snaps
August 2, 2026
We had a great time. We saw some turtles, fish, coral and the scenery above the water was beautiful too. Our guide, I think his name was Jake, was very knowledgeable and patient with us. It was awesome and a wonderful memory of our visit to Maui!
Alpha Snaps
August 2, 2026
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