Highly recommend this 1 on 1 lesson - Aaron was a friendly instructor. Started promptly on time. Would definitely recommend. Even though surfing isn't a fit for my son I would still recommend this 1 on 1 surf lesson. The beach was great and the small waves perfect for a beginner. There was also a restaurant that had the perfect seating along the beach to watch the lesson from. Not to mention the food was outstanding. Everyone was friendly and welcoming at check in. And Aaron was again a great instructor. Highly recommend!

I love surfing! - This was my 2nd surfing lesson after doing a group lesson at Stokedrift the week before and loving it. Went out with Skylar who was helpful. I learned a lot: turning, reading the waves, and all the basics of surfing. Confident now that I know enough now to surf. Waikiki! What a great spot to learn surfing!

Mega experience! - Just great! I had a one-on-one lesson with the surf instructor and also the photographer was very helpful and nice, it was a mega experience and also the beautiful view from the water to Waikiki and Diamond Head. Especially great that a photographer is out on the water, the photos are incredibly great. At other surf schools, the photographer often just stands on the beach and takes pictures from there. Clearly recommended and worth the price!

Definitely had the stoke with surf coach Skylar - Australian girl that recently got back from Hawaii. I come from a surfing background, but wanted some confidence after a long break due to injury & also unsure re the reefs out front as haven’t surf here in a while. I had Skylar as my instructor & he was unreal. We picked a day that was ideally larger swell since I could already surf, he didn’t treat me like a beginner at all. Super supportive when we out the back calling me into some sick waves!! Pretty sure the camera guy was Mitch? Sorry if incorrect but he was also a sick guy. Skylar was such a chilled guy & we had some good chats in our session. Felt like I was surfing with a friend than an instructor. Super happy I picked him to surf with. Highly recommend stoke drift for all levels of surfers but also highly recommend Skylar!! All the crew stoke drift were unreal as well! So thanks guys 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

100% stoked - This was a great experience. We booked the private 1-1 for each myself and my son because a friend recommended it. There was another group that did a lesson and I am glad we had our own instructors because of the more hands-on attention they were able to give us. We could immediately tell that Aaron and Taylor were really passionate about teaching surfing. After a quick dry run ashore they towed us out to the spot in very beginner friendly waters. We were able to stand up and were catching waves after 1-2 tries and really enjoyed the hour spent out there. I guess they also offer advanced lessons but we didn’t spend enough time on Oahu to take advantage of it, which I probably will next time. Mahalo!

A great time! - Husband had never surfed and it was on his bucket list to ride the Hawai’i waves. Joey was a great instructor and had hubby surfing by the end of the hour with pictures to prove it. It was his favorite part of our trip and he’s now hooked and in search of his first board. We highly recommend this excursion. Thanks, Joey!

amazing surf lesson - my 12 year old had a great time w Justin learn how to surf , we will definitely come back soon for more

Chase was great - Great lesson even though we are Medicare age (be in shape for paddling). Chase was our guy. I need to use at least 100 characters so this is an extension for that!

Excellent Surf Instruction - What I really liked about Stoke Drift compared with many of the other surf lessons on Waikiki was that it was 1-on-1 instruction. #Justice was my surf instructor and he was awesome—very knowledgeable and encouraging, and he helped me get up on my first wave the very first time surfing!

Best Surf Lessons In Town, Affordable, and Excellent Location! - Look no further, his is the place you want to go for your surfing lessons! Can’t say enough good things about Cody and Stoke Drift. First of all, the location is perfect - pretty much halfway between the Royal Hawaiian and Hilton Hawaiian Village - just down the breezeway from the beach, under the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. Second and most important, Cody and the staff at Stoke Drift were phenomenal. They made us, and our son feel like VIPs. My son did a private lesson with Cody and hasn’t stopped talking about how much fun he had. We bought the picture package and highly recommend it for anyone wanting to capture awesome memories. We’ve done lessons with other shops in town, but will never go to another place now that we found Stoke Drift. See you next time!