Action Sports Maui

Our Review: Action Sports Maui

Action Sports Maui runs 11 tours with an average quality score of 60.8/100. This is a wind and wave sports school, and their catalog reflects that: surfing lessons, kiteboarding, windsurfing, SUP, wing-surfing, and kids surf camps. If it involves a board and ocean wind, they teach it.

The Surfing Lessons top the catalog at 71/100 and represent the most accessible entry point. Maui's south shore breaks are ideal for beginners, and Action Sports puts you on a longboard in waist-deep water with an instructor. The Kitefoilboarding Lessons (65/100) and Kiteboarding Lessons (63/100) are where things get more specialized. Maui is one of the best kiteboarding destinations in the world, and the consistent trade winds on the north shore create conditions that kiteboarders travel globally to experience.

The multi-day courses (59-63) are where the real learning happens. A single surf lesson gets you standing up. A multi-day course gets you reading waves. The scores on these are lower partly because multi-day commitments generate more varied reviews: some students progress fast, others struggle, and the ratings reflect that spread.

The Kids Surf Camp (58/100) and Kids Surf Class (56/100) are the lowest-rated offerings. Kids programs are inherently harder to score consistently because results depend heavily on the child's age, comfort level, and ocean experience. The instruction quality is comparable to the adult lessons.

Who This Operator Is Best For

Active travelers who want to try surfing, kiteboarding, or windsurfing on Maui. This is a sports school, not a luxury experience. Expect board shorts, reef rash, and real instruction from people who live on the water. Best for beginners and intermediates who want hands-on coaching, and families looking for kids surf programs.