Learn to surf in a 2-hour group lesson at Kalama Beach Park
2 Hours
Equipment, Instructor, Briefing
Join a 2-hour group surf lesson off Kalama Beach Park in Kihei, with instruction on land and in the water. You’ll use provided gear and learn with CPR and First Aid certified instructors.
You must be a confident swimmer. Group lessons are for ages 12+ (or 11+ and 95+ lbs per booking notes); equipment max rider weight is 220–230 lbs. No lessons on Sundays or public holidays.
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded. No-shows are charged the full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Yes. All participants must be confident swimmers.
The mixed-adult group lesson is for ages 12+ (the booking notes also list 11+ with a minimum weight of 95 lbs/43 kg). The equipment maximum rider weight limit is 220–230 lbs (100–105 kg). If you exceed the weight limit, notify the operator so they can make special arrangements; heavier surfers are recommended to take a private lesson.
Bring drinking water and cash for an optional tip (gratuity is not included; suggested tip is 20% for your instructor). You can also bring a long-sleeved surf shirt/lycra top, yoga pants, and reef shoes, but they can provide these if you don’t have them.
Kalama Park in Kihei.
Big Kahuna's instructors consistently earn praise for their patience and ability to get first-timers standing on boards quickly. Names like Sol, Pedro, Jesse, David, and Bryan come up repeatedly, with reviewers noting how they tailor instruction to each person's needs and make nervous kids feel comfortable. The Kihei location (the Cove) seems ideal for beginners with small waves and shallow water, and there's a bonus many don't expect: sea turtles swimming alongside you during lessons. The photography package gets enthusiastic mentions throughout the reviews. Photographers like Johnny, Leilani, and Rory capture those triumphant moments on the waves, and multiple families mention framing these photos as trip souvenirs. Group lessons stay small with multiple instructors dividing people up, so you're not lost in a crowd. While one older review mentions a completely missed lesson (since resolved with a refund), recent feedback consistently points to a well-organized operation where the whole crew cheers for everyone in the water and genuinely wants you to succeed.
Everybody was great! Pedro was a patient and amazing instructor, all of us (wife, daughter, and I all never having surfed before) were able to stand up and have fun. Johnny takes some great pictures too! (I'm sure I'm falling down here, but don't tell anyone because he made me look like a pro!)
Russ Roslewski
May 25, 2025
Everybody was great! Pedro was a patient and amazing instructor, all of us (wife, daughter, and I all never having surfed before) were able to stand up and have fun. Johnny takes some great pictures too! (I'm sure I'm falling down here, but don't tell anyone because he made me look like a pro!)
Russ Roslewski
May 25, 2025