Rooted in Hawaiʻi. Built on Stoke.

Surfing & Turfing was created to share Maui through ocean time, good coaching, and real connection.
Every lesson is personal. No big crowds, no rushed sessions — just thoughtful instruction and time in the water where you can learn at your own pace.

Our goal is simple:
Build confidence, teach real skills, and make memories you’ll hold onto long after you leave the island.

The Approach

Surfing shouldn’t feel complicated.
We focus on:
• Simple, clear instruction
• Water safety + confidence
• Wave awareness
• Technique that actually sticks
• Respect for Hawaiʻi’s ocean culture

Whether it’s your first pop-up or your hundredth wave, every session is shaped around you.

This is not a “turn-and-burn” surf school.
You get time, attention, and care.

Meet Your Coach — Steve Thobe

Steve is a lifelong athlete with deep ties to Hawaiʻi and years of ocean experience.
He blends structured technique with a grounded, calm teaching style — helping you progress while staying relaxed and present in the water.

Steve’s coaching pulls from the whole picture:
mind, body, and ocean flow — helping you connect with your board and the rhythm of the waves.

From first-timers to returning surfers looking to level up, Steve teaches with patience, humor, and a genuine love for passing on surf knowledge.

Your Experience

Surfing & Turfing offers bespoke sessions across multiple locations on Maui — chosen depending on your skill level and daily conditions.

You’ll learn:
• Paddling + pop-up technique
• Wave timing + positioning
• Ocean safety
• Board control
• Ocean flow + mindset

Every lesson is hands-on, encouraging, and designed to help you feel grounded in the water.

Small Groups. Real Growth.

We keep things small — because more waves, more coaching, and more connection = better surfing.

Whether solo, with friends, a partner, or your whole ʻohana, you’ll have space to learn, have fun, and feel supported.

More Than Lessons

Surfing & Turfing offers a range of curated experiences, from surf safaris and monthly training to lei-making and adventure days.
These sessions give you a deeper way to explore Maui — not just as a visitor, but as someone who’s genuinely experiencing the island.

Because surfing is more than riding waves.
It’s presence, respect, family, and fun.

Who It’s For

• First-timers
• Beginner/intermediate surfers
• Families
• Groups
• Anyone wanting a deeper ocean experience

If you’re here to learn with intention, feel supported, and experience Maui at its best, you’re in the right place.

What to Expect

• Warm welcome + gear provided
• Land coaching + safety basics
• Water time (lots of it)
• Personalized tips + adjustments
• A calm, encouraging vibe
• Real results + real fun

You’ll walk away with:
→ New skills
→ Deeper ocean comfort
→ A memorable Maui moment

Book Your Session

Ready to surf?
We’ll handle the details — coaching, gear, guidance, and good energy.

Let’s go ride.