The only thing I "HAD" to do in Maui was get a private surfing lesson from Zack Howard Surf. Bret was my instructor but he really felt more like my surfing buddy! Never having surfed before he quickly gave me all the "Key" info and tips and we where in the water in less than 10 min. I popped up... More

Zack and staff were excellent! Their instruction allowed me to stand up the very first try. Recommend getting a long-sleeved rash guard shirt (Body Glove at any sports store) to prevent rash on inner biceps from paddling (prevents sun burn too). My wife, daughter and I had a great day!

Zack instructed me, my father and my husband. My dad and I were very nervous because it was our first time surfing but Zack made us feel at ease. I felt so comfortable with him by my side that I ended up riding every wave he had me take. I was stoked and addicted! I highly recommend him!

Over the course of the week we were in Maui, our four teen girls took surf lessons twice with Kyle from Zack Howard Surf School. What a great instructor! He made sure the girls understood the techniques and safety rules before they even set foot in the water. Kyle helped when needed but taught with a "guide" technique so he... More

Can't say enough about Zack Howard and his surf instruction. We chose Zack because of his extensive surfing background, his unique surf lesson locations AND what we felt would be a more personal experience. And ... we NAILED IT! Zack IS knowledgeable, patient, positive, has ALL the right gear ... and gets you IN THE WATER and SURFING almost immediately.... More

As a former three time World Water Ski Champion I have spent a lot of time on the water, but I never surfed on real waves until a recent family trip to Maui. We all took lessons from Zack and he was amazing. He knows his sport, the waves and has endless patience to make sure you learn properly and... More

Our family did four days of lessons with Zack. We all learned the techniques and were consistently catching waves and enjoying it. Zack is an excellent teacher and patient with all abilities. Our top recommendation.

I'm sure he could do the whole training package, but he's a great guy to go to if you have never surfed and would just like to be able to actually get up on a board, surf, and have someone take pics of you doing it. I booked this at the last minute the night before I left Maui. He... More

You know a lesson is going to be legit when the lesson is at a no-name beach with only instructors around. My wife and I tried surfing for the first time with one of Zack's instructors, Kyle. He was very laid back, funny, and supportive. We both were able to stand within the first 3 waves. He did not over... More