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Spend three focused days learning and progressing at Kalama Park in Kihei with local instructors who prioritize ocean literacy and skill-building. Perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers who want structured lessons and hands-on feedback.
Spend three focused days learning and progressing at Kalama Park in Kihei with local instructors who prioritize ocean literacy and skill-building. Perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers who want structured lessons and hands-on feedback.
The morning light hits the south shore of Maui and the ocean answers with a steady series of shoulder-to-head-high rollers—waves that dare you to stand. At Kalama Park in Kihei, instructors from Waves Hawaii meet you beside the sand, boards stacked like patient animals, ready to push you into the surf over three focused days.
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Operated by Waves Hawaii Surf School · Kihei, Hawaii
The morning light hits the south shore of Maui and the ocean answers with a steady series of shoulder-to-head-high rollers—waves that dare you to stand. At Kalama Park in Kihei, instructors from Waves Hawaii meet you beside the sand, boards stacked like patient animals, ready to push you into the surf over three focused days.
Kalama Park has long been a local gathering place for surfers on Maui’s south side. Geologically, the beach sits on basalt flows from ancient volcanic activity; reef lines off the coast shape the breaks and filter swell into predictable peelers. Culturally, surfing here carries Hawaiian lineage—an athletic language tied to the ocean and to traditional respect for currents and reef.
Expect instruction that moves from paddling and pop-up drills on the sand to wave selection and timing in waist-to-chest high surf. Instructors emphasize ocean awareness—reading sets, respecting the lineup, and riding with control. The camp supplies rash guards, reef shoes, and surfboards, so travel light but bring your determination.
Practical guidance: schedule sessions at the 8am slot to avoid midday heat and stronger onshore winds; hydrate well and apply reef-safe sunscreen. Reef shoes will protect your feet entering and exiting shallow coral. If you’re new to surfing, a steady head for falling and basic swimming skills are essential; those with experience can refine turns and wave selection.
Three days here is progression and repetition—ocean, instruction, and feedback—so you leave with better technique and a clearer sense of how the Pacific pushes and rewards persistence.
No—this three-day camp is designed for beginners and intermediate surfers; instructors progress from basics to wave riding skills.
Bring a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, water, swimwear, and any personal comfort items; boards, rash guards, and reef shoes are provided.
The listing notes wheelchair accessible facilities at the departure point, but ocean entry may require assistance; contact the supplier for specific accommodations.
You must provide three preferred dates at checkout or contact the supplier at +1-808-344-8383 immediately after booking to avoid cancellation.
Waves Hawaii Surf School operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The morning light hits the south shore of Maui and the ocean answers with a steady series of shoulder-to-head-high rollers—waves that dare you to stand. At Kalama Park in Kihei, instructors from Waves Hawaii meet you beside the sand, boards stacked like patient animals, ready to push you into the surf over three focused days.
The morning light hits the south shore of Maui and the ocean answers with a steady series of shoulder-to-head-high rollers—waves that dare you to stand. At Kalama Park in Kihei, instructors from Waves Hawaii meet you beside the sand, boards stacked like patient animals, ready to push you into the surf over three focused days.
Kalama Park has long been a local gathering place for surfers on Maui’s south side. Geologically, the beach sits on basalt flows from ancient volcanic activity; reef lines off the coast shape the breaks and filter swell into predictable peelers. Culturally, surfing here carries Hawaiian lineage—an athletic language tied to the ocean and to traditional respect for currents and reef.
Expect instruction that moves from paddling and pop-up drills on the sand to wave selection and timing in waist-to-chest high surf. Instructors emphasize ocean awareness—reading sets, respecting the lineup, and riding with control. The camp supplies rash guards, reef shoes, and surfboards, so travel light but bring your determination.
Practical guidance: schedule sessions at the 8am slot to avoid midday heat and stronger onshore winds; hydrate well and apply reef-safe sunscreen. Reef shoes will protect your feet entering and exiting shallow coral. If you’re new to surfing, a steady head for falling and basic swimming skills are essential; those with experience can refine turns and wave selection.
Three days here is progression and repetition—ocean, instruction, and feedback—so you leave with better technique and a clearer sense of how the Pacific pushes and rewards persistence.