The "GotʻUm  " Experience

"Amazing experience! Lopaka was so friendly, welcoming & explained the lessons so easy for any level to understand with patience and encouragement. He welcomed and cheered us on with Aloha spirit as a true local Hawaiian. We had so much fun and caught a lot of waves!!!"

"We really enjoyed our experience with Got Um surfing. They made if fun, accessible, and affordable. They really go the extra mile! Mahalo."

"We had a great time today with Sunny! Great instructor and a fun guy to be in the water with. He kept us moving and catching lots of waves. The boys had a great time. will definitely be back again next trip."

"Surfing with Lopaka was an incredible experience!
He took my 12-year-old and me out, and we both had a fantastic time. My son even said Lopaka was the best instructor he’s ever had. Knowledgeable, patient, and fun—Lopaka made the whole session enjoyable and memorable.
Highly recommend!"

"My daughter had a semi private lesson with Lopaka. She had never surfed before. I couldn’t believe it when she was standing up right away! Lopaka was an amazing instructor. So encouraging and fun! Dillon took some incredible pictures as well. We will definitely schedule again next time we are on the island! I’d give these guys 10 stars if I could!!"

"Lopaka is a great instructor and he’s very friendly and cool. He takes a lot of joy in seeing his students successfully get up on the waves, and that makes the experience so much better. Dylan took photos and was also very friendly. Highly recommend these guys!"

"Amazing time with Lopaka & epic photos taken by Dillion! BEST decision I made was booking a private lesson with GOT’UM! Would recommend it to anyone visiting — even if you have some experience surfing. So grateful for Lopaka & Dillion! ❤️🏄‍♀️"

"What an amazing time. Lopaka, Uncle Sunny and their talented cameraman were so professional and friendly. Me, my 8 and 11 year old daughters were instructed on what todo, how todo it on land before heading into the water and we all stood up within the first 5 mins of battling the waves 😜. Mind you none of us had ever surfed before (first timers). Lopaka provided rash guards and booties. I would highly recommend got’um surfing to anyone looking to have a good time in Maui. We are beginners but I’m sure Lopaka could tailor your experience to your surfing ability. Big Mahalo from The Rooney Family"

"Me and my partner booked a lesson and it was the best decision ever! Super friendly and encouraging. Very knowledgeable and experienced in teaching. If you’re thinking of getting surf lessons look no farther because you don’t get any better."

"Fantastic lesson for two teenage girls who already had some experience. Lopaka was amazing, super friendly and clearly a girl dad made the whole experience fun and enjoyable!"

"Mahaloz for the top notch camp. I was beyond impressed watching your team paddle by the side of each student to ensure their safety going out and coming in. Please keep us posted on any future camps that Niner is running....hahaha! ❤️"

"My kids and I had an awesome experience learning how to surf with Lopaka and Johnny. They’re top notch and made learning fun and easy. We all got up and were riding in no time. We Got ‘Um! Thank guys for a great time!
If you’re thinking about learning to surf be sure to look them up."

Awesome surf lesson with Lopaka!
Super fun experience — Lopaka was friendly, professional, and made it easy to catch waves. Totally recommend it!

"I can’t say enough good things about our experience and our instructor, Lopaka. Patience, humor, clarity, and just such positivity and good vibes. He was awesome. It was me (49, almost 50), my oldest son (17) and my youngest son (11). Lopaka worked individually and adjusted what was needed for each of us. My boys took right to it…not being as limber as I once was, I was the one who required a little more attention, and Lopaka was everything I needed in an instructor. Seriously, I can’t thank him enough. So, I highly, highly recommend Got’um Surfing and especially Lopaka. So much fun!"

"Super friendly, high energy surf guides. If they can teach me, they can teach anyone."

"Amazing program with pros committed to ensuring a safe, fun, and engaging experience. Got em surfing right away!"

"Fantastic experience! Highly recommend for all skill levels, gender, and ages. We were up on the boards in 10 minutes and catching our own waves in 20. Lopaka, Dillon, Sunny B are all amazing, friendly, respectful, fun and overall very nice people. I’m glad we booked with these local native Hawaii young men and were able to support their business."

"Lopaka and Dillon had my two boys (8) and (10) surfing 20 minutes into the lesson. We decided to go for the semi-private lesson for two and the online booking was easy and the crew was responsive. They also provided water shoes and rash guards to protect the kids during the lesson. I highly recommend Got’um and I would go back for a refresher in the future."

"Words truly cannot explain how great they are! Absolutely amazing with kiddos and all around down to earth local style personalities. Lopaka had my son up on the board immediately and made sure he was comfortable the whole time. Highly recommend for anyone on Maui! Mahalo ❤️"