About
Maui Surf Academy offers private lessons, semi-private lessons, group lessons, full-day surf camp, half-day surf camp, surf sessions packages, and travel coaching and contest coaching. Private lessons are priced at $100 to $150 per session, semi-private lessons at $250 to $325 per session, group lessons at $85 per session, full-day surf camp at $650 per week, half-day surf camp at $475 per week, and surf sessions packages at $375 to $475 flat.
Programs
- Private Lessons — $100–$150 per session
- Semi-Private Lessons — $250–$325 per session
- Full-Day Surf Camp — Mon-Fri, 9:30 am-3:00 pm · $650 per week
- Group Lessons — $85 per session
- Half-Day Surf Camp — Mon-Fri, 9:30 am-1:00 pm · $475 per week
- Surf Sessions Packages — $375–$475 · (4) 1 hour private lessons for $375; (4) 1.5 hour private lessons for $475
- Travel Coaching and Contest Coaching — Packages can be put together for travel coaching to new spots local or abroad; contact for pricing.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Price range: $85–$650
- Facility hours: 7 days a week, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
About the provider
Maui Surf Academy was established in 2003, and its about page says it has operated since 2010. Matthew Allen is the owner and head instructor. He is a surfer, big wave surfer, and active duty United States Navy search and rescue swimmer. He has taught surfing for 23 years, was featured on MTV's Living Lahaina, coached the Sage Creek High School surf team, coached clients in the WSA and SSS West Coast competition circuits, and took 1st place in the Malibu Surfing Association's MSA Classic Invitational longboard competition in 2021.
If you don't stand up and ride a wave, the lesson is on us. Refunds will be given providing the surfer is in reasonable shape and surfs for the duration of the lesson. Regular lessons and surf sessions packages require 48 hours or more notice to cancel or you will be charged the full price. Anything under this time will count for the lesson(s) but credit towards another date may be applied at owner/instructor discretion. Surf sessions packages are non-refundable but transferable at management discretion and expire 2 years after purchase unless otherwise specified by management.
What families say
“Had a great time would definitely recommend! Matt is super funny and he makes surfing easy and enjoyable. if you want to learn to surf I would definitely go to him.” — Grace P, MO
“Surf Instructor JR was an amazing teacher, he had my daughter standing up and actually riding waves very quickly. We were able to book a 1 hour private lesson pretty last minute by texting Elah and sending a deposit via Venmo. Highly Recommend these folks.” — Geoff I, NY
“I can't say enough wonderful things about Matt, his team and the camp itself. My two children (ages 10 and 7) have been coming to Maui Surf Academy camps for the last few summers and every year their skills improve and every year the hate when it's over.” — Marlo J, CA
Last updated September 15, 2026.
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