Kihei offers reliable surf conditions year round
that are perfect for beginning surfers. The most popular,
and crowded, places to learn to surf in Maui are
Kalama Park and “The Cove” in Kihei
Like its sister surf break to the south (Cove Park), Kalama Park is known for its gentle beginner waves.
Most South Maui surf schools post up at Kalama Park and trickle over into Cove Park,
making this area ultra-crowded – especially during the weekends and between 8am-2pm
when surf school’s in session. A small, sandy beach gives way to shallow rock just offshore.
On large swells, “Kalama Bowls” can offer fun surf for more experienced surfers.
Located at the southern end of Kalama Park,
Cove Park is another mecca for large surf
schools. Also known simply as “The Cove“, Cove
Park’s consistent surf and long, slow rolling waves
are perfect for learning how to surf.
However surf schools take advantage of these
conditions and the lineup is usually always packed.
During big summer surf, intermediate surfers can
find their share of fun waves. Despite a sandy
entry point, watch out for shallow rock and coral
(booties recommended).
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Sidewalks is one of the few shortboard spots in Kihei, and can
dish out a shallow, fast wave for more advanced surfers.
Sidewalks is accessible via the large, sandy beach known as
Keawakepu, which includes showers and restrooms at its
southern end. Beginners, though, should opt for gentler waves
at Kalama Park/Cove Park or along Maui’s west shore
A fickle wave, Kihei Boat Ramp is another shortboard
wave that needs large swell before it starts to break.
The wave offers hollow, fast lefts and rights most suited
for intermediate to advanced surfers.
As an active boat harbor, surfers must also keep an eye
on boat traffic. Tricky access combined with
inconsistency usually sends surfers looking elsewhere.
Maui is known for some of the best surfing in the world. Waves to learn on and waves to excel, you cannot go wrong.
