Maui Surfer Honey SPF 30 Sunblock Review

DIVEIN contributor Kate MacMahon smiling in front of green foliage
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Kate McMahon
DIVEIN contributor Kate MacMahon smiling in front of green foliage
Staff writer at DIVEIN.com
Kate McMahon currently lives in a roof-top car tent, solo-traveling across North America to surf, ski&board, mountain bike, and vibe. Kate recently graduated with Highest Honors...
- Staff writer at DIVEIN.com
Blob of white Maui Surfer Honey sunscreen on the back of a hand with the tube resting on a tree stump
Straight from the tube it is stiff and bright white. Warm it between your fingers first, or the cast stays visible long after everyone else has hit the water.
DIVEIN tester squeezing Maui Surfer Honey sunscreen into her palm beside a mountain lake
Field testing at the water, where we time how long a formula takes to rub in and how much white cast is left before anyone gets wet.
Hand holding the Maui Surfer Honey SPF 30 sunscreen tube above clear turquoise shallows
The label claims 80 minutes of water resistance, which in practice means reapplying on every surface interval rather than once before the boat leaves.
Back of the Maui Surfer Honey SPF 30 tube showing its drug facts panel beside a pineapple
The back panel is the only place a sunscreen has to say what is actually blocking the sun, so read it before trusting anything printed on the front.
Blob of Maui Surfer Honey sunscreen on the back of a hand holding the tube at the shore
It comes out thick and stays white for a while, so give it a proper minute of rubbing in before you head out or you will be the pale one on the boat.

Where to buy

After thoroughly investigating Maui Surfer Honey’s ingredients and testing the product, we are sure this is the best natural mineral sunscreen for reef safety. This sunscreen is made in Hawaii by people who proactively save their backyard and protect their surfers’ skin. Although the price may seem high, the value proves otherwise.

Maui Surfer sunscreen has a zinc oxide base at 20%, which provides broad spectrum protection. This environmentally forward Surfer’s sunscreen works excellent in and out of water; reapplication is recommended every 2 hours.

Organic ingredients like aloe vera and orange oil give a soothing honey scent. Other ingredients like olive oil and coconut oil help deliver its smooth feeling and easy rub-in application. The typical white cast left after applying zinc sunscreen is minimal, if non-existent, with Maui Surfer Honey.

We highly recommend Maui Surfer Honey SPF 30 for its sun protection, reef safety, and natural ingredients.

About this review

To help you find a Sunblock that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.

Read about our test of Sunblocks

Recommended in: Sunblock

Things we like:

  • Natural ingredients that are genuinely reef safe
  • Nice smelling sunscreen that feels good to the touch
  • You can surf for two hours without fear of the sunscreen not working
  • Suitable for sensitive skin or kids as it is non-irritating
  • It leaves the least possible white cast for a mineral sunscreen

Things we don't like:

  • Price may seem high for the amount of product offered

Specs & Features

Protection Broad Spectrum Protection
SPF SPF 30
Active ingredient Zinc Oxide based
Size & price 3 fl oz for around $27
Water resistance Water Resistant (80 Minutes)
Reef safe “100% Reef Safe”
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