HANG LOOSE SURF CLUB

HANG LOOSE SURF CLUB

Surfing and Paddleboard Lessons

Hang Loose Surf Club – All Surf Lessons

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Experience the Best Surfing in Maui

A Unique Surfing Experience in Maui

Welcome to the Hang Loose Surf Club, a unique Hawaiian surf school founded by two brothers with an immense passion for surfing. This small and locally-owned company offers traditional surf lessons, teaching visitors how to ride the waves in true Hawaiian style. With its founders having grown up surfing in Lahaina, Hang Loose Surf Club is the perfect guide for your surfing adventure.

What sets Hang Loose Surf Club apart from other surf schools is its authenticity, making it one of the best things to do in Maui.

Master the Waves with Experts

Hang Loose Surf Club takes pride in delivering quality surf lessons in Maui. The instructors, native Lahainans proficient in all of Maui’s surf breaks, are born surfers. They guide participants through the art of standing on a surfboard, share essential surf etiquette, and ensure fun learning experiences.

Discover the unparalleled excellence of Hang Loose Surf Club and why they offer the best surfing lessons in Maui and why customers consider them one of the top things to do on the island. Join in and experience it for yourself!

Embrace Tradition with our Surf Lessons

Hang Loose Surf Club’s traditional surf lessons not only teach the technique of standing on a surfboard but also instill the sport’s etiquette. Lessons begin on the beach with demonstrations of effective wave-catching paddling. Once the basics are mastered, it’s time to hit the water and put those new skills to the test.

Wiping out is part of the fun, and learners will soon find themselves confidently riding the waves!

Personalized Instruction for Quality Instruction

Hang Loose Surf Club believes in personalized attention, limiting group sizes to a maximum of five students. This approach allows the CPR and water safety-certified instructors to provide detailed instructions to each student, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.

Ignite Your Passion for Surfing

A surf lesson at Hang Loose Surf Club is sure to ignite a love for surfing that draws participants back to the sea. Learners leave with a newfound appreciation for the thrilling sport, often returning year after year to experience the exhilaration of riding Maui’s waves.

Ride the Waves at Honolua Bay

Here’s a fun fact: Honolua Bay is one of Maui’s top surfing spots. The team at Hang Loose Surf Club competes in the annual surf competitions held there, showcasing their big-wave surfing skills. Once you experience the thrill of surfing these waves, you’ll understand their deep-seated passion and dedication to this royal sport.

Safety First

Please note, Hang Loose Surf Club does not offer lessons to children under nine or expecting mothers for safety reasons. They appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to the Hang Loose Surf Club family. See you at the beach!

Booking

Group Surf Lessons

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per Adult $74.95

Ages 9 and Up

Total $0.00

Group Paddleboard Lesson

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per Adult $89.95

Ages 9 and Up

Total $0.00

Meet Location: Lahaina @ Hang Loose Surf Shop
GPS: 624 Front Street, Lahaina, Hawaii 96761

Days Available:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day

Times:
Surf times are: 8:30 am, 11:30 am, 2:30 pm
Check-in 30 minutes prior the activity start time.

Total Duration: 2 hours

Maui Tickets For Less Cancelation Policy:
A 72 hours notice is required for a refund. Only exception is a note from a local doctor.
No-shows” will be charged full.

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Hang Loose Surf Club
4.8
Based on 49 reviews
Hang Loose Surf Club
4.9
Based on 153 reviews
This is the Best Surf School in Town! We took a lesson with the owner Abner. What a great guy! He was very patient with my kids! I would highly recommend...
Pritesh P.
Pritesh P.
What a great experience! The 3 16 yr olds definitely got better at surfing due to the great and patient instruction at Hang Loose Surf! The owner, Abner, is...
Eugene Y.
Eugene Y.
Super attentive. Very friendly. They are the aloha spirit!! They did an amazing job with all our kids who were all first timers. They definitely go the...
Kelvie S.
Kelvie S.
Our surf instructor did a great job helping our whole family ages 13-19-47! They helped us feel confident to learn! Thank you!
Katie H.
Katie H.
Jon was able to get us both up our first time! Great experience from check in to finish, and wonderful way to spend my 45th birthday - reminding myself how...
Wishful T.
Wishful T.
Had a great first surfing experience doing a group lesson with Ava, she had everyone in our group standing after only a couple tries. The shop is cute and...
Natalie M.
Natalie M.
My son and I had a wonderful time during our first ever surf lesson! Abner was very helpful when I called directly to book a group lesson and reserve a time...
Annie T.
Annie T.
I loved our surf lesson! Abner was really nice when we first arrived and Jon was a great instructor. I never surfed before but Jon was being very...
Joyce A.
Joyce A.
Jon was so great! my daughter, and I both learned how to surf and he was fantastic! Explained everything and help correct when we needed it. I loved hearing...
Lindsay H.
Lindsay H.
Tried surfing for the first time with my brothers and we couldn't have asked for a better setup. Our instructor, John, was fantastic--he provided clear...
Kirsten T.
Kirsten T.
These guys are awesome. So kind. My adult sons learned to surf in no time thanks to John. Highly recommend. Great people!
MaryBeth B.
MaryBeth B.
We did a group lesson and loved it! All of the instructors were very knowledgeable and informative, yet super chill and relaxed. Abner made the scheduling...
McKenzie C.
McKenzie C.
Highly recommended. Went with a group of nine. 3 adults, 2 teens and 4 kids. (9-12 yo). Abner was so awesome. Made us feel welcome right away. We...
Francis S.
Francis S.
Family had a wonderful time! Abner was super friendly and experienced. Everyone had a great time and can't wait to come back! Highly recommended!
jenn R.
jenn R.
Ava was great! Cheerful, bubbly and a sweet personality. She was patient with us and she was a great instructor. Mahalo!
Shu Ming L.
Shu Ming L.
We had a fantastic experience at Hang Loose. Todd was a great instructor, and had a total surf beginner standing up in less than an hour. His enthusiasm was...
Genevieve L.
Genevieve L.
My wife took paddle board lessons while I took surfing lessons, all on the same beech - a 100 yards apart. My wife thoroughly enjoyed everything. A great...
John V.
John V.
Very friendly staff! Abnar was great! Our instructor Shane was too! Highly recommend!
Rachael H.
Rachael H.
Abne is a true local and has put his soul into this business. Nick was our young adult boys' instructor and they loved him. Abne instructed us with another...
Sameena Z.
Sameena Z.
Booked Opelu Surf School for our adult kids first ever lesson. They all caught their first wave! and they all had a blast! This was definitely one of...
Trudi M.
Trudi M.
Nick was our instructor, he was a really good teacher and made the experience one to remember. 10/10 would highly recommend. Thanks Nick!
Jonah M.
Jonah M.
Wonderfu instructors! Learned and progressed more than expected. Will definitely go back next time in Maui.
Natalie B.
Natalie B.
We had a private lesson which worked out well with my family. The two surf instructors were friendly and knowledgeable. They did a great job of on land...
Kim R.
Kim R.
This was our second time booking with Abner and Hang Loose Surf Club. My family really enjoyed both experiences, and were surprised at how quickly they were...
Alan D.
Alan D.
Amazing!! Our 13 and 15-year-old daughters took surf lessons here. It was their first time on a surf board. Thank you John for being kind and patient and...
Claire H.
Claire H.
I had only surfed one time before this experience and my friend had never surfed before, but with the coaching that we were given before and during our...
Gabby B.
Gabby B.
My sister and I just moved to Maui and wanted to get one lesson to get the basics of surfing and it was really helpful. All the stuff was super sweet,...
Alexa A.
Alexa A.
Highly recommend Hang Loose! They were fantastic and reasonably priced. The instructors were great with the adults and kids in our group. All 8 of us got up...
Amanda G.
Amanda G.
On our last day of Maui, it was a dream of mine to surf in Hawaii. I'm grateful we chose Hang Loose in Maui for mine and my husbands lessons. The instructor...
Colleen S.
Colleen S.
Fantastic! My young daughters had private lessons with Jon and Todd. Both instructors are awesome and great with kids. So much fun that we came back again...
jen Y.
jen Y.
Thank you Abner and Todd for an awesome first time surfs up for us! Truly special hope to come back to Maui from the desert soon Mahalo!
Frank C.
Frank C.
My husband and I absolutely loved our group surf lesson from Jon. He broke down the technique perfectly and everyone in our group got up at least once. I...
Rose H.
Rose H.
We had so much fun with Hang Loose Surf Club. We have some experience surfing but never took a lesson. Our instructor John was patient and gave us lots of...
Mixim M.
Mixim M.
Great surf shop where you can rent boards or take surf lessons. Abner is super welcoming and arranging. The location is perfectly located. The beach is 5min...
Stan D.
Stan D.
Highlight of our trip to Maui! We had a great instructor! They make sure you catch some waves!
Stephanie H.
Stephanie H.
My wife and I did a first time lesson with Todd. Abner (the owner) was very accommodating and helped us book this experience last minute! Todd was really...
Naman S.
Naman S.
It's easy to miss, off a side street off of front street tucked behind a building, but worth the effort. Todd was our instructor, and he was great. There is...
Tracy S.
Tracy S.
Everyone was super friendly and welcoming, they gave us a place to store our things, and we got started pretty quickly. The location has the best waves for...
Wyatt W.
Wyatt W.
They're in the midst of changing their name from Hang Loose to Opelu Surf School. My GF and I booked through Groupon so check there first for...
Carlson Z.
Carlson Z.
Our last day in Maui, we had a great experience for being first timers. Felt comfortable and relaxed, learned the basics but it was perfect for my taste....
Cristina M.
Cristina M.
Amazing instructor for semi private lesson!!!
Kim T.
Kim T.
First time ever trying to surf and Tricky Ricky got me up on the first wave. His instructions were so good and clear. It was a blast. Tiring but i was able...
Elizabeth F.
Elizabeth F.
The kids and I had a great time during our surf lesson. John, our instructor, was great. He gave us some good tips and then helped us catch some waves. We...
Andrew W.
Andrew W.
This was a great experience. We signed up for a group lesson and as is turned out we were the only two in our group. Lots of great instruction and one...
Jeannette R.
Jeannette R.
Our family had a great time learning to surf. Ages 13-well, much older, and we all got up several times. Would definitely do this again the next time we're...
Andrea Argyle B.
Andrea Argyle B.
The staff made this a great experience for my kids. I highly recommend these guys if you want to learn to surf.
Jon P.
Jon P.
My husband and I had surf lessons here 4 years ago and had a great experience, so we booked another lesson this trip. Abner (owner) and Todd (instructor)...
Konner E.
Konner E.
Abner (owner) was great to work with. He answered promptly, got everything arranged quickly and even had a photographer arranged to take shots of our...
Mohammed Q.
Mohammed Q.
Hang loose was perfect for our three teens 18,17, 14 to have a refresher course on surfing. They were fun, safe and 2 hours was perfect for learning. Two...
Susan D.
Susan D.
Just got finished with surf lessons for myself, my wife, and our youngest....and talk about a memorable and highly successful experience for all of us! A...
R M.
R M.
My husband and I had an awesome surf lesson yesterday. Drew was an excellent instructor and we had a blast. Everyone who helped us get ready was wonderful...
Amanda H.
Amanda H.
Had an absolute blast! Our family could not have asked for a better time! Abner was very helpful and communicative during the booking.Todd was an amazing...
Sabrina J.
Sabrina J.
Great lesson, great location for beginners. Thanks for getting us all up!
Ericka G.
Ericka G.
Took lessons and board rentals on multiple days. Had a great experience - equipment was good and the instructor was very helpful as well!
Pranay J.
Pranay J.
A wonderful family experience. Todd was our instructor. He is funny, kind and very patient. Surf boards were clean and good quality. Parking was easy -...
Sam P.
Sam P.
We had Josiah as our instructor and he's amazing. Great service and very reasonable price. Highly recommend.
Fangyuan H.
Fangyuan H.
The BEST ever! Abner and Todd are awesome! Todd has taken me out 3 different times and is an amazing coach! I've had the best time and his instruction and...
Lori H.
Lori H.
Arriving in Hawaii for the first time, my number one goal was to get up on a surf board during the trip. I dragged my reluctant wife along and took a lesson with John at Hang Loose Surf Club. To our surprise, we both surfed for a couple hours with great success. My wife and I both agreed this experience ended up being the highlight of our entire trip! Abner runs the shop and has an incredible thing going, I cannot wait to make it back here and surf again. They worked with us in every way they could, and offered surfboards on days that we weren't even taking lessons. Thank you for the experience, would recommend it to anybody 100x over.
Roger M.
Roger M.
We decided to try out Hang Loose Surf Club as we had a Groupon for it. Booking went smoothly and the instructors were really nice. The reason I am giving this 3 stars is because first of all, the instruction on land seemed pretty short and I had some trouble remembering exactly how we were supposed to get up on the board (albeit once you're out on the water you kind of figure it out yourself). Second the area where you're actually surfing is VERY shallow, and the bottom is rocks and coral. They tell you to fall flat on your back if you can to avoid cutting yourself, and I only got a minor scratch, but 2 taller people in our group got cuts on their hands, which was a little alarming. The instructor warned us about this before our lesson, but pretty much told us to avoid cutting ourselves because of bacteria and whatnot. Although he did warn us, I didn't fully feel comfortable falling into the water. At the time we went (10:30am) there were also many other groups and the area with waves was a little packed. I almost crashed into another surfer at one point. The last thing is some of the waves weren't all that big, so expect smaller waves during your lesson. They are easier to manage but some die off quickly and you don't really get much "surf". Overall my experience was decent. If you go here for lessons, just expect shallow water and smaller waves, and unlike me, don't expect more than that.
Zoeline B.
Zoeline B.
Todd was awesome! He had us all up and surfing right away. We had a great time. Joanna took fantastic photos. Our family would highly recommend lessons here!
K P L.
K P L.
Purchased grp lessons for my 2 grandkids. Had a great spot to view the class - what a great experience for them! They felt so accomplished to get up on the...
Jen G.
Jen G.
My husband and I are first timers in Hawaii and wanted to give surfing a shot. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t that interested in surfing, more of my husbands interest but I’m so glad I did it. Todd was an amazing instructor and made the whole experience fun and memorable. There were 4 of us in our group and we each caught about 7-10 waves.
D K
D K
My partner and I had a great time with Hang Loose/Opelu Surfing! These guys have the inside scoop of Maui but also have the permits in place to make it so you don’t have to carry your boards all the way to the beach! They have very large training boards which pretty much guarantees that you will ride some waves. We did a group surf lesson but lucked out that it was just us two. Your lesson (as well as rentals) come with water boots and a rash guard, two really important pieces of equipment. The beach we go to is shallow (which was great for me as I can’t really swim) with small, practice waves. Todd was our instructor and not only was he great at giving advice and preparing us, but we also had good conversations about work, surfing, living in Hawaii, and all sorts of things. They even have a nice backdrop at the shop and will offer to take pictures for you! Really enjoyed our lesson, will recommend everyone and will definitely do a rental from them in the future!
Kiersten N.
Kiersten N.
We had a great time with Hang Loose Surf club. There was great communication with their team the whole time, and they were very accommodating when we had to reschedule. Our lesson with John was fantastic, he was very friendly and gave us individual feedback. We caught a lot of great waves and made some wonderful memories.
Elisia S.
Elisia S.
Todd was a great instructor. Know that your 2 hr time starts when you start walking to the beach and ends when you get back. When I mentioned that had not...
Scott F.
Scott F.
We were visiting Maui and knew we wanted to try surf lessons and found Hang Loose on Groupon. We were confused about how to book using our Groupon so we...
Alysa Monèt R.
Alysa Monèt R.
We had such an amazing time with Todd! We booked two semi private classes, Todd was our instructor both days and we had so much fun! The waves were perfect...
Josephine M.
Josephine M.
Awesome all the way! They where great we loved Todd! He was so good at teaching it was amazing to see how fast the kids picked it up! This is a forever memory! This is the school you want to go to they take so much time with you and help you find what works for you! They had no booking left for us but found a way to make it work! Abner was so nice to speak with and made sure we got our time with the waves! Thank you all so much!
Nikki G.
Nikki G.
Everyone here was a really nice and friendly. The instructor was really great at teaching how to surf. He made everything simplified. I was quite impressed...
Helen Y.
Helen Y.
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