Where to surf by season, how to learn, big-wave Jaws, and the gear, slang and etiquette that go with it.
Maui is not one surf destination but many, so choosing the right surfboard and gear here can feel like solving a beautiful, saltwater puzzle.
Maui’s waves can feel like an invitation.
Maui’s surf map is not one map.
Maui’s surf is a moving target, which is exactly what makes it rewarding.
Maui’s waves are a gift, but they are not a theme park.
There is a moment on Maui when the trade winds pause, the ocean turns to hammered glass, and a longboard glides across a waist-high wave.
Maui’s coastline is a patchwork of moods.
Maui’s surf is not one single thing.
Maui has a way of making even the most landlocked traveler dream of standing on a surfboard.
On Maui, the longboard is more than equipment.
The first rule of surfing on Maui is not a flashy turn or a perfect cutback.
Maui’s coastline faces every direction, which means there is almost always a wave breaking somewhere.
