Catch the Wave

Maui’s Premier Surf School for All Ages

World Class Conditions

We teach on West Maui, one of the best places to learn in the world!

Longest Running Surf School

Over 30 years teaching lessons on West Maui. Experience is the best teacher!

Certified Instructors

All instructors are CPR and First Aid Certified, and safety is an emphasis.

Our Guarantee

You will stand up and ride at least one wave or the next lesson is free!

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Welcome to Goofy Foot Surf School

At Goofy Foot Surf School, we offer Surf Lessons for all ages with our pro-instructors in West Maui, one of the best beginner surf locations in the world. The longest running surf school on Maui, Goofy Foot Surf School was established in April 1994 by Tim Sherer to perpetuate relationship with Mother Ocean & to teach the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing. We are dedicated to providing professional surfing lessons to all 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 safety, ocean awareness and fundamentals.

Maui Surf Lessons

At Goofy Foot Surf School we feel it is a privilege to teach surfing. Our primary focus is on giving each student the best and safest surfing experience possible. It is our responsibility to professionally teach the skills of surfing and instill in students a healthy respect and awareness of the beauty and power of Mother Ocean. 

Surfing with us is guaranteed, empowering and transformational!

About Our Surf School

Goofy Foot Surf School was created out of great passion, a shared vision and an unrelenting commitment to making learning easy and accessible. Since opening in 1994, we have had the opportunity to help countless surfers acquire basic skills, develop new techniques, and confidently move forward on their learning journeys. Known as the best Surf School on Maui, we provide a wide variety of techniques to help surfers of different levels. Contact us to find out more or if you have any questions!

Ready to Surf?

Join us for an exhilarating surfing lesson tailored to your skill level. Book your session today and make unforgettable memories!

Meet Our Team

Led by owners Tim Sherer and Fabio Maximino, our experienced and passionate instructors are dedicated to making your surfing experience fun, safe, and unforgettable. Come ride the waves with the best in Maui!

Tim Sherer

Owner/Founder

Fabio Maximino

Owner

Surfing Memories Captured

Check out some of the amazing moments from our surf lessons and adventures.

Our Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

Amazing experience, do it! Gingiemay87

This was the highlight of our trip! The manager, the instructor… both wonderful! I was honestly terrified of surfing but wanted to overcome my fears and I definitely did! Such a great time, worth every penny.

Goofy Foot got us hooked on surfing Aristomenis C

Goofy Foot is amazing. We've done lessons now through them across two trips for our little guys. They are hooked. Awesome instructors with a great rapport for ensuring it is fun for the kids so it sticks. We will continue to work through Fabio each trip out as the kids' skill level develops.

2 thumbs up for Goofy Foot Sue N

Goofy Foot is the best! Fabio and his team of surf experts were beyond professional, encouraging and most importantly FUN!!! Our daughter was up on her board within the first half hour of the lesson. I highly recommend Goofy Foot! Don’t look any further. They truly are the best!

Great instruction and care for first time youth surfers! SJTE P

My two girls, ages 11 and 16 had a great time surfing today with Goofy Foot Surf School. Neither girl had surfed before and both were able to ride waves a majority of the time. The 11 year old isn't a great swimmer and rode the ways right from the start. The team at Goofy Foot were organized, fun and professional.

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Our Role in the Community

Goofy Foot Surf School is proud to be an active member of the Maui community. We support various local initiatives and events, offering surf lessons and camps for local youth groups to encourage a love for the ocean from a young age.

We participate in and sponsor charity events that benefit our community, demonstrating our commitment to giving back. Additionally, we collaborate with local businesses and organizations to promote sustainable tourism and environmental conservation, ensuring that Maui remains a beautiful destination for future generations.

Check Forecast

Before you hit the waves, check out the latest surf conditions and weather forecast.

Location: Kā‘anapali United States Population: 1045
82°F Feels like 90°F
1017hPa 82% 1% 18mil/h 73deg
Location: Lahaina
28°C Feels like 33°C

Ready to Surf?

Join us for an exhilarating surfing lesson tailored to your skill level. Book your session today and make unforgettable memories!