POMEMAUI SURF LESSONS, BOARD RENTALS & CAFÈ

Surf shop in Paia, HI

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4.7 (27 reviews)

Paia, HI

About POMEMAUI SURF LESSONS, BOARD RENTALS & CAFÈ

POMEMAUI SURF LESSONS, BOARD RENTALS & CAFÈ in Paia, HI, offers instruction, rentals, and a welcoming space with coffee. Customers consistently praise the owner's deep knowledge, patient instruction, and the shop's genuinely friendly, community-focused atmosphere. This spot is ideal for anyone seeking personalized, confidence-building surf education that emphasizes understanding the ocean environment.

The Good

Customers overwhelmingly praise the surf lessons, highlighting the instructors' deep, scientific knowledge of surfing, wave dynamics, and local etiquette. Instructors, especially Wally, are described as patient, encouraging, professional, and genuinely passionate about teaching, leading to significant confidence building for beginners. The shop environment is frequently noted as welcoming, chilled, and homey, with friendly staff who are happy to converse on various topics. The business is appreciated as a caring, local, family-owned establishment. Positive mentions also include the quality of the café offerings (coffee/Kombucha) and the unique retail selection.

Things to Consider

One customer reported a negative experience regarding cancellation policy adherence for a lesson due to a sprained ankle, feeling pressured to sign a liability waiver to proceed despite injury concerns. Another review mentioned difficulty locating the shop and receiving no answer when calling. One review noted that the lessons are 'a little pricey,' though they ultimately felt the value justified the cost.