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60.8/100
Quality Score
11
Tours Available
Hawaii, Maui
(808) 283-7913
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.
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Heavy rain from the past day is clearing out tonight. You'll see scattered showers Friday morning—lighter and less frequent than what came through—then dry trade winds move in and stick around through at least the middle of next week.
Windward and upland areas will still catch occasional brief showers even as things dry out, but leeward sides turn partly cloudy to mostly clear. Moderate surf holds on south, north, and west-facing beaches through the weekend, close to warning strength. Winds stay gusty through Friday as the system pulls away, then ease once the trades lock in.
Beach days and snorkeling on leeward shores start looking good Saturday. Summit trips and exposed hikes are best waited until winds ease this weekend.
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Heavy rain from the past 24 hours is ending tonight. You'll catch scattered showers through Friday morning—lighter and thinner than what just passed. Trade winds take over after Friday and hold steady through the middle of next week, bringing drier conditions and partly cloudy to mostly clear skies on the leeward side.
Windward areas will still see brief showers even as things dry out. Moderate surf hits south, north, and west-facing beaches through the weekend, close to warning levels on the south shore but not quite there. Gusty winds persist tonight and Friday, especially near mountains and exposed coasts, then ease once the trades settle.
Leeward beaches and snorkeling spots turn prime starting Saturday. Save the summit drive and ridge hikes for when winds ease this weekend.
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Heavy rain from the past 24 hours is ending tonight. You'll see scattered showers through Friday morning, but they're tapering off and becoming lighter. After Friday, dry trade winds settle in and hold through at least the middle of next week. Windward and upland areas will still catch occasional brief showers, but leeward sides turn partly cloudy to mostly clear. Moderate surf is on south, north, and west-facing beaches through the weekend—close to warning levels. Winds stay gusty through Friday as the system moves away, then ease once trades settle in. Plan leeward beach days and snorkeling for Saturday onward. Summit trips and exposed hikes are best waited until winds ease this weekend.
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Heavy rain from the past 24 hours is ending tonight. You'll catch scattered showers through Friday morning—lighter and brief—then trade winds move in and dry things out through at least the middle of next week.
Windward and upland spots will still see occasional showers even as conditions clear, but expect partly cloudy to mostly clear skies on leeward sides. Moderate surf holds on the south, north, and west-facing beaches through the weekend, close to warning levels but not quite there. Winds stay gusty tonight and Friday near the mountains and coast, then settle once the trades take hold.
If you're planning beach time, leeward shores are your best bet starting Saturday. Summit trips and exposed hikes are best waited until winds ease this weekend.
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