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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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Trades are breezy right now with scattered showers on the windward side and mountains; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Tomorrow stays breezy with the same pattern.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is still uncertain. If it comes closer, expect heavier rain over a longer stretch; if it stays farther out, impacts will be shorter and lighter. Winds will increase late this week, with potential gusts over 70 miles per hour on the highest summits.
Plan your leeward beach time and snorkeling for today through Tuesday. Save summit drives and offshore water sports for after Saturday, and check updates daily as this develops.
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Trade winds are pushing across Maui right now and staying breezy through tomorrow. Windward slopes and peaks will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. Rough seas mean a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain. Late this week, winds will increase across Maui, with summit gusts potentially exceeding 70 mph on Haleakala. The Big Island—especially Hilo and Puna—faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding if the storm tracks close.
Leeward beaches and snorkeling work best today through Tuesday. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday.
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Trades are kicking today with moderate wind and rough seas. Windward slopes will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain, but the Big Island faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding, especially in the Hilo and Puna areas. Summit winds could exceed 70 mph late in the week. Check forecasts daily as the situation develops.
Leeward snorkeling and beach time work well through Tuesday. Save summit drives and windward hikes for today or tomorrow, and avoid offshore water sports and high elevations Thursday through Saturday.
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Trades are steady now with scattered showers on the windward side and ridges; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Through Tuesday it stays breezy with rough seas around Maui and the Big Island, where a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is uncertain. Winds will increase across the eastern islands late this week, with potential for summit gusts over 70 mph on Maui and the Big Island if the storm intensifies.
Get your beach and snorkel time in today and tomorrow on the leeward coast. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday as conditions deteriorate. The track could shift significantly—check updates daily.
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