Group Surf Lesson at Kalapaki Beach

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Kauai, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Have a memorable learning experience as you’re taught to surf the ideal waves of Kauai’s Kalapaki Beach by a professional from a locally owned company. Instead of trying to learn a new skill on your own, let an expert teach you. You’ll learn to paddle out, balance on the board, stand up, and hopefully ride the waves by the end of the small-group lesson. All gear is included for convenience.

Discover how to surf at one of Kauai’s best surf breaks for beginners
Receive instruction from an expert surfer
Enjoy more personal attention in this small-group lesson
Top-notch gear is included

What's Included

Surf Board, Rash guard, Booties ( if needed)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kauai Beach Boys
3500 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
Kauai Beach Boys beach rental concession is located at Kalapaki Beach next to Duke's Restaurant.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Must be able to swim.
Must be able to paddle a surf board back to the instructor independently.
Minimum age is 10 years old (conditions permitting).
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Mary_D

We had a GREAT time! Krishon was our instructor and he was so knowledgeable! He was patient with us and totally supportive. He helped us catch good waves - which we could not have done without help. We feel grateful to have taken the lesson. Totally worth it. We also rented beach chairs and an umbrella from Beach Boys as well. We walked down to the beach and ate at Sonata by Marriott. It was a perfect Hawaiian day!

Reviews

4.9

based on 18 reviews

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Great beach

Kori_L, Jan 2026

Beautiful beach. Waves our further, can’t walk out, so compared to Hannalei and Poipu, the kids don’t catch as many waves, but the waves are longer. Way less crowded than the other surf school spots, though. Even with a cruise ship docked.

Small Group surf lesson

JESSICA_N, Aug 2025

Highly recommend these guys! Easy to book, great staff, and amazing time. Booked my daughter a "group surf lesson at kalapaki beach" for 1.5 hrs. Great little spot. Small beach perfect for learning. Instructor was great, easy to understand & talk to, and very helpful. She had an awesome time, and was able to stand up and surf on her own. Will definitely be a memorable experience. Wish I did it with her. Thank you for teaching her!

Good Time Hangin' 10!

Richard_N, Jul 2025

The surfing lesson covered the basics and gave us confidence. Our instructor, Chris, was patient and helped us understand what to do. The waves were good for a beginner, and he helped us pick the right waves to attempt to ride. Even though we were only able to stand up for a couple of seconds on each wave, we would definitely try this again. Highly recommend.

Thank you!

Mary_D, Jun 2025

Relearning to surf

Alan_m, Jan 2025

Great instruction to relearn surfing on nice waves and an excellent surf instructor. I would highly recommend for any new surfers or someone restarting after injury or time off from surfing.

Fun and safe!

Lisa_H, Jan 2025

Great teacher. Very patient and knowledgeable! Plenty of time to make sure everyone got some waves! Thank you, Krisna!

Confidence-Boosting Surf Journey!

Diana_A, Nov 2024

Kishan transformed my surf lesson into an incredible, personalized experience. His humor and genuine support helped me not just learn technique, but build real confidence. Understanding my goals, he guided me to improve my skills and form with Kauai Beach Boys, making each moment on the waves both fun and meaningful.

Transformative Journey while Surfing Kauai!

Diana_A, Nov 2024

Nelson turned my first surfing experience into an empowering adventure. As a complete novice, his calm, positive coaching helped me feel confident and connected to the ocean's majestic power. More than just a lesson, it was a journey of personal growth, skill-building, and profound respect for nature's raw beauty.

Surf Goal

Myra_P, Aug 2024

Pa’a, the surf instructor was amazing! He was very clear in his teaching and had great attention to my safety. It was exhilarating to ride the wave in!