At ZHS we are committed to providing the most memorable and authentic surfing experience on Maui.

We take pride in being able to facilitate any level you are looking to achieve.

With over 15 years of experience providing private professional lessons away from the crowds.  Our instructors are professional and highly qualified to provide the best coaching available

Seeing clients come back year after year to surf with Zack and our team is what inspires us to continue teaching people the ways of the ocean and how to improve their overall quality of life.

  • Zack Howard

    A world-class professional surfer with more than 25 years of surfing experience. With more than 15 years of teaching experience behind him, Zack brings in-depth knowledge of the ocean and incredible enthusiasm for the sport to each and every lesson.

  • Travis Alexander

    Travis Alexander found his way to Maui traveling during his professional music career. After some years he grew to love surfing and is now a world class longboarder and devoted instructor. Also very entertaining to learn from & to watch dance on his board!

  • Sarah Howard

    Sarah is a world class longboard surfer. She was born and raised on the island of Maui and has been one of the best female longboarders in the world since the age of 12. She has in-depth knowledge of the ocean and is an amazing surf coach!

  • Maikai Cadman

    Maika’i was born and raised on the slope of Haleakala on the island of Maui. He started surfing with his dad at 8 years old and has been teaching surf lessons with Zack for 3 years. Maika’i enjoys surfing, outrigger canoe and any water related activities during his free time.

  • Cody Young

    One of the top young professional surfers from Maui. Still actively competing on the WSL world qualifying tour. Cody is an excellent coach and amazing surf instructor.

    With over 15 years of coaching experience and an amazing career in amateur and professional surfing. Cody is capable of teaching beginners all the way to coaching up and coming amateur competitive surfers.