Goofy Foot was established in Lahaina, Maui in April, 1994 by the Owner/Instructor Tim Sherer to perpetuate his relationship with Mother Ocean and to teach the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing. We are dedicated to providing professional surfing lessons to all levels of aspiring students in the spirit of fun and learning. We are committed to facilitating the highest level of experience for our guests with a focus on teaching safety, ocean awareness and surfing fundamentals. Students are guaranteed to standup and ride at least one wave, and even more are given a smart approach to learning to surf that is based on technique and fundamentals that they can use to accelerate learning on their own.
All equipment is included in your lesson!
ADULT: : 18 -
120
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Service animals allowed
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the
experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start
time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Reviews
Great intro to surfing
Scott_L, 10-12-2022
I had a great experience with my beginner lesson. As luck would have it there were only two of us in this class. Mario, our instructor took us down to the beach and went over the basics of what we needed to know. He explained everything and answered any questions. We then paddled out to the staging area. The two of us took turns surfing, non stop for the remainder of the class. Mario was patient and worked hard to ensure our success. He provided feedback and encouragement. The waves were steady but not big, so it made for a great beginner experience. I’d go it again.
Highly recommend !
Chrissy_V, 04-12-2022
Joe was awesome! We had a great time and highly recommend this surfing lesson. He gave great instruction.
We had the most perfect...
Bonnie_B, 03-12-2022
We had the most perfect day surfing. Austin met us at our skill level, took the time to set us up individually on our land lesson and then had us stand up and catch multiple (!!) waves. Austin was very patient and amazing at pointing out just the right detail we needed. We had a blast! Lahaina and the water conditions were perfect for beginners, and the staff at Goofy Foot were so welcoming!
Great surf lesson!
M3386LOmichellec, 15-10-2022
We did a 1pm lesson with Austin and had an awesome time. We got lucky being the only two in our group so we got to ride a bunch of waves. It was quite the workout. Marc was the photographer and the photos are awesome. I recommend getting the photographer with your lesson (it was an extra $70 ish for two people to get the photos- we got over 100 pics). Overall, fantastic experience!
Super chill but informative instruction
williambL8904WX, 12-10-2022
The instructors (I had Keith) were all super chill, but gave really solid instructions and information. I got to see a huge sea turtle while I was out there. I got a really good overview into what surfing is all about.
Bucket list.. check!
T5501BXbobn, 21-01-2023
Great instruction!! . very thorough!! Joe is an awesome instructor! Top notch!! Highly recommend Goofy Foot!
Great lesson and experience
mike g, 19-01-2023
Amazing lesson back in October with Keith.
He really knew his stuff and took the time to help an an absolute beginner to catch some waves.
I would recommend Goofy Foot and Keith 100%
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ingridgO9442PG, 10-01-2023
Our daughters (17 & 22) said it was the highlight of the vacation! The instruction was great and location perfect. They feel confident enough to rent boards and practice on their own after 1 lesson. They loved the instructor and had a great time.
Surfing with FUN!
Lisa_T, 03-01-2023
We had a great time with Mario. Even as total beginners we were able to ride a wave. We recommend it to everyone.
Great Surf Experience
amylee2017, 02-01-2023
I can't recommend Goofy Foot Surf School enough! Our group of kids, ages 9, 11, and 15 took a surf class with Austin. He did an amazing job teaching them how to surf, patiently took each one out until they were able to get up and surf a wave on their own, and made the day a fun and exciting experience. We will be back for another lesson next year!