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Baby Surf Experience by Waves Hawaii Surf School: 1 hour · ages 1–6 · tandem surfing with a CPR-certified toddler guide.
Price: $225.00 · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 1 hour
Island: Maui
Best for: Families with toddlers who want a first, safe experience on a board
Booking: instant confirmation.
WHAT THE BABY SURF EXPERIENCE ON MAUI INVOLVES
A one-hour tandem session built for children between one and six. The guide rides the board with your child rather than putting them on it alone, and a wetsuit and life vest are worn throughout. The guide is CPR certified specifically for toddlers.
HOW IT RUNS
Held at Kalama Park in Kihei, meeting at the Waves Hawaii truck across from the Aloha gas station five minutes before the session with your waiver signed. The hour cap is intentional — it is about as long as small children stay warm, engaged and happy in the water.
PRICING
$225 for the one-hour tandem session, including the toddler surf guide, wetsuit and life vest. Verified against FareHarbor, August 2026. Confirm current rates at booking.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– The session is 1 hour maximum, which is deliberate at this age
– For children aged 1 to 6 only
– Surfing is tandem — the guide rides the board with your child
– A wetsuit and life vest are provided and worn throughout
– Meet at the Waves Hawaii truck 5 minutes before the session
WHO IT IS FOR
Families with toddlers and pre-schoolers who want a genuine first experience on a surfboard, handled by someone who does this specific thing regularly.
BROWSE MORE
Browse more Maui surf lessons and board rentals, or see everything we run on Maui. Planning ahead? Read our guide to what actually happens in a first surf lesson. Planning ahead? Read our guide to where to learn to surf on Maui. Bringing children? Check minimum ages for kids surf lessons in Hawaii. Travelling with little ones? Read which Maui tours take toddlers.
