Private Intro to Surfing: Ages 3+ & Safety-First Coaching
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Swell stands out by offering specialized ocean coaching for children as young as 3. Unlike typical lessons that just "push" you into waves, we use positive psychology and behavioral science to build independent surfers who understand the ocean's "why." Led by certified coaches with backgrounds in health and education, we focus on strengths-based coaching to master safety, etiquette, and the mechanics of a safe wipeout. We prioritize sustainable techniques—like advanced paddling and wave-reading—that enable you to catch your own rides. We don't just teach a sport; we nurture the confidence and resilience needed for a lifelong connection to the sea.
Inclusions
What's included
- Surfing equipment
What's not
- Sunscreen, towel, water
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
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Ratings come from 2 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet you on the far end of the beach, if you're facing the ocean, under the shade tree. Parents/guardians do not have to partake in the session, but a parent/guardian must stick around the immediate area incase we need you.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Swell Health Coaching
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travelers bring their own water, towel, and reef-safe sunscreen
How it compares in Maui
- Its from-price is 48% below the median of the 658 experiences we list in Maui.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 523 of 658.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Maui
Maui is the Hawaiian island of golden beaches, the Haleakalā volcano and the winding Road to Hana, with humpback whales offshore in winter.
Maui is the second-largest Hawaiian island, formed by two volcanic mountains joined by a low isthmus. Haleakalā, a vast dormant volcano rising over 3,000 metres, has a crater of coloured cinder and is famed for its sunrises and starry skies. The beaches of Kāʻanapali and Kapalua on the west face the sunset, and Wailea and Makena on the south coast have calm golden bays.
Top-ranked sights in Maui: Road to Hana (Hana Highway), Molokini Crater, Waiʻanapanapa State Park.
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