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Waikiki 2 Hours Private Guided Surf Lesson

For complete beginners or intermediate surfers! The 2 on 1 semi-private surf lesson offers guests the opportunity to experience the most out of their time in the water with a personalized lesson no matter the experience level. Each lesson includes a surfboard, rash guard (if needed), beach-based instruction and safety, and guided time in the water with a trained instructor. Beach chairs available by request. Lessons are typically 1 to 2 hours, depending on the package booked. Most of the time is spent in the water, spending the first 15 minutes going over safety and other helpful tips that will ensure a great in-water experience.

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from $461

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Semi Private Surf Lessons in the North Shore of Oahu

Semi Private Surf Lessons in the North Shore of Oahu

Paddle, Snorkel and Learn to Surf: All in a Day on Maui

from $200

Likely to Sell Out

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $216

Family, Private & Group Bodyboard Lessons in Waikiki

Learn to ride the waves on Oahu's North Shore during a small-group surfing lesson capped at two students for a personalized experience. Lessons are geared toward beginners and focus on teaching the fundamentals of surfing, such as how to time and catch a wave, and how to transition from paddling to standing. Your instructor can assist you in catching waves and provide feedback to help improve your technique.

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from $116

Oahu Semi Private Surfing Lesson

Learn to surf on Waikiki Beach. Travel to the beach in an air-conditioned vehicle and then participate in a brief safety training to learn the basics of popping up and balancing before jumping in the water. Get 1-on-1 instruction and learn surfing essentials with a team of experienced teachers. This semi-private lesson includes the use of all gear, and the option to purchase professional photos, videos taken during the day, and surfing swag if you choose. Plus, book either a 1-hour or 2-hour session depending on your preference.

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from $200

Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

Delve into the art of bodyboarding during a private lesson with your own professional instructor in Honolulu. You'll receive personalized instruction and the time to enhance your skills during your Oahu vacation. Choose from a 1.5- or 2.5-hour lesson offered at several times throughout the day, and have access to a comfortable van, which provides a place at the beach to prepare for your lesson and relax afterward. Your tour includes private instruction, the option to purchase photos of your bodyboarding session, and Waikiki pickup and drop-off.

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from $116

Private 1:1 Bodyboarding Lesson with Pro Coach in Waikiki

Experience the thrill of catching a wave in the birthplace of surf culture itself during a 3–day surf camp on Maui. No previous experience is necessary: Your instructor provides a safety briefing and on-land tutorial and tailors the lesson to your individual skill set. Early and late morning time slots are available for your convenience, as well as a choice between private or group lessons.

from $367

3-Day Surf Camp on Maui at Kalama Park in Kihei

3-Day Surf Camp on Maui at Kalama Park in Kihei

3 days 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience Oahu’s tropical waters on a private surfing lesson. Designed for beginners or seasoned surfers who want to hone their skills, the lessons can be customized to suit your skill level. Learn the basics on sand and then get in the water and catch some waves. Your certified instructor will share knowledge about Hawaiian surf etiquette and reading waves, and souvenir photos and T-shirts are available for purchase. Ideal for visitors looking for a quintessentially Hawaiian experience.

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from $503

1.5-Hour Private Surfing Lesson in Honolulu

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $205

Maui Private Surf Retreat Professional Coaching

What sets Maui Surf Retreat apart is your intimate personalized experience. You"ll surf alongside professional surfer Zack Howard in a private setting with coaching tailored to your goals, access to the right equipment for all conditions, and insider knowledge of Maui that only a lifelong local can provide. It's more than a surf trip-It's an authentic Maui experience designed to create lasting memories in and out of the water!

Maui Private Surf Retreat Professional Coaching

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Maui: Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei

from $1,600

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Justin_H, Aug 2026

Family Surf Lessons Ruled

He had an amazing time. Check in process was super simple and Ivan was a great teacher. Patient and really attentive. Making sure we are getting back and riding as many waves as we could pack into the lessons. Great energy from everyone we interacted with. Great day.

Go Surf Hawai'i (Kona Coast)

Garret_D, Jul 2026

Great Surfing Experience

We had such a wonderful experience learning to surf with Jace. I was joined by my kids (7 & 12) and it was a blast! Jace was awesome with them and they both were able to ride waves throughout the lessons. Never once did I feel uncomfortable as Jace was tentative to their needs when it came to safety and catching good waves. We had a great time and I’d highly recommend booking here.

Family, Private & Group Surf Lessons w/ Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

Donna_F, Jul 2026

Yes to this experience!

This was such an amazing experience for my grandson. Victor was a fabulous, patient, kind instructor. The whole team at OHANA Surf Project was so supportive, and the lessons and transportation were very well planned out. I highly recommend this experience!

Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki

Laura_K, Jul 2026

Mahalo, Max!

My teenage daughters had such a fun experience during their private surf lesson with Max. Max was patient, informative, laid-back and supportive. It was their first time surfing and they both were able to get up and successfully ride several waves. The surf shop is super convenient to the beach. My husband and I were given beach chairs to be able to comfortably watch from the beach. Mahalo to Max for a memorable day!

Outrageous Surf ScHool Lesson on Lahaina Side

Ross_S, Jul 2026

We surfed over and over and over again

First, Incredible experience. However, be ready to flex. We were originally scheduled for Tuesday at 10 but I got a call right as we were leaving to reschedule because of 50 mph winds. 😬 We ended up moving it to the next day at 8am and then later that day, it got moved to 7:30am. There’s a reason for that. Scott and his team wanted to make sure that we got the best waves near low tide. And we did. Scott instructed me and my 3 boys, one of which is a 270 lb lineman. Only my two younger ones had surfed before but Scott had us up after the first two or three waves. And he knew exactly where to be. We had barely paddled back out there to him before we were back on the board surfing again while others were just laying on their boards. Scott had us cycling over and over and over again. We were probably up on our board around 15 times in the hour and a half we were out there. We literally stopped because we were so tired. And Scott has the right boards for big guys like me and my son. If you’re 215 and above, you need to book with them. Final note: make sure you have a rash guard and not a swim shirt. He may have had some available for us, but we did not realize there was a difference between a swim shirt and a rash guard. My kids got lit up. We had a great experience and it was good to go with a guy that’s been around for 2 decades. He knows the waves here.

Private Hanalei Sandy Bottom Surf Lesson on Kauai

Alexandra_C, Jul 2026

Excellent choice for newbies!

This is an excellent way to learn to surf! Since I was completely new to surfing I was a bit intimidated at first but my instructor did a fantastic job introducing me to the method on the beach before practicing it on the waves. I crashed the first few times but I quickly improved with my instructor’s guidance and by the end of the lesson I learned to surf! And it’s really fun!! I recommend this to anyone who has an interest in surfing the waves and never had done so before!

Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

Margaret_S, Jun 2026

Totally worth it.

My daughter has wanted to take a surf lesson for ages and we finally did it. The paddling is hard work, the ocean is salty and you’ll fall a lot, but once you catch a wave, you’ll realize it’s worth it. The instructor was helpful, super encouraging and kind. There is a photo package available to view before buying. Compared to other photos for sale, I felt like the pictures were much cooler. If you are looking for an active beach activity, I definitely recommend stoke-drift.

2 Hour Private Group Surf Lesson in Lahaina Maui

Craig_B, Jun 2026

A Must Do for your trip?

This was an awesome experience! Definitely one of the highlights of our whole trip! Mario was a great teacher, and super encouraging! He got everyone up on multiple waves and this was only the first time ever trying. We had 3 kids in the lesson- 15, 12 & 8. The two older kids did great, the youngest was probably a bit too young, but she rode on the front of Mario's board and he caught several waves with her standing up front. She absolutely loved it!

2 Hour Private Surf Lesson For Two In Lahaina

Ananya_R, Dec 2025

Austin was awesome,...

Austin was awesome, really helped us figure out the right positions to use on the board and how to get started. He coached us through it and by the end both my brother and I figured out how to smoothly stand on the board. The whole experience was super fun and the photos turned out great.