Surf Lessons: Waikiki's Best Waves Await
5.0
41 Ratings
Honolulu

Ride Waikiki’s best waves with expert instructors. Enjoy personalized surf lessons with a focus on safety and fun. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 205 Lewers St - Upon arrival at our shop, the team will equip you for your lesson and securely store your personal items. Once prepared, you’ll head to the sand for a brief land lesson and safety briefing before hitting the water to ride some waves!
What's Included
  • Surfboard
  • Rash Guard Shirt
  • Introductory land lesson to review basic skills and water safety
  • Lots of waves and tons of fun with some of the best surf instructors in Hawaii!
  • A safe place to store your belongings
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity (optional)
  • Photos & videos (optional - must be booked in advance)
Additional Information

EXPERIENCE AUTHENTIC WAVES - AND MORE OF THEM! Join us at the prime spots where the finest and longest waves occur.
EXPERT SURF INSTRUCTION. Ty Gurney Surf School offers the lowest student-to-teacher ratios in Waikiki. We limit our classes to a maximum of 2 students per instructor, ensuring every moment is dedicated to riding waves and mastering the art…

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Location
205 Lewers St
Lewers Street
We are right next to Denny's restaurant across the street from the Halekulani Hotel.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jonathan_h
Feb 8, 2026
Pink Sails is a the Whale to go! - The boat captain ( Jamie) was knowledgeable & funny, as well as a good boat driver willing to go where other boats spotted whales. The whole crew was very attentive to the needs of the guests. We saw 2 pods of whales - it was amazing!
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L
Jan 2, 2026
Great time surfing at Waikiki beach. - Great time in Waikiki beach surfing for the first time. Kevin and Jake were great, especially with our son. Caught tons of waves. I would highly recommend this group to anyone seeking a fun, enjoyable surfing outing.
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Chris_m
Dec 31, 2025
Absolutely amazing day! - We had an absolutely amazing experience. We have been dreaming of surfing at Waikiki for many years and the experience with the help of our instructors. Kevin and Harry was better than we could’ve imagined. We had two beginner surfers as well and both of them had an absolute blast and caught a whole bunch of waves. We’ve been talking about it constantly for the last 24 hours. Thank you so very much for making this experience so wonderful.
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Annaelise_s
Dec 21, 2025
Great time! - A great time with attentive and positive instructors! We were more sore afterward than expected but are really glad we chose this activity.
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989daurent
Dec 1, 2025
Great service! - I accidentally booked for the wrong date, but they were incredibly helpful and quickly found an instructor and moved my lesson to the next day. Everything was explained clearly and made very easy for me. Thank you for the great service!
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Xinziy2025
Nov 16, 2025
Best surf school - It was our first time surfing—me, my husband, and our 7-year-old son. The staff and coaches were super patient and friendly. Thanks to the coach’s clear instructions, my husband actually managed to stand up and surf in just an hour. I didn’t make it, but it was still so much fun, and I’d definitely come back here again. Our son is a bit scared of the water, so the coach stayed with him the whole time, letting him lie on the board and float around. I really appreciate how the coach chatted with him for a whole hour to keep him relaxed. Highly recommend—see you next time!
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Jojo_m
Sep 6, 2025
I booked 2hr private... - I booked 2hr private lesson. Could get up after 1hr. At 8am, the water is warm and the sun is not really out yet which is great. They do videos for 35$ and have to ask before the lesson.
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Sapphira_t
Aug 24, 2025
Amazing - Elliott was AMAZING!! I had so much fun and caught a couple waves on my second time surfing even though the last time was years ago and I only stood once that time! From the very beginning, Elliott said we’ll get you standing and he was right I caught several waves and learnt so much about technique. I had the best time learning to surf with Elliott.
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P359hvjeffreys
Aug 15, 2025
FABULOUS. WOULD do again - My grandson, age 15, had never surfed before and he had a fabulous experience! Nico was his instructor and was super nice and my grandson really liked working with him. As the grandmother on shore, I was grateful to have Nico with him out on the water!! It all went extremely well and my grandson managed to stand and ride some waves! He did the two hour one on one instructor package and it was well worth it. Everyone w Ty Gurney was fabulous to work with on the phone while we planned the trip and in person
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Marliane_b
Aug 13, 2025
Surf’s Up with the Best Crew in Waikiki! - Booked the surf lessons in Waikiki for my two girls, and it was worth every penny. Ty, Dakota, and James were absolutely awesome—funny, encouraging, and totally in sync with the kids. The girls had a blast and haven’t stopped raving about how cool their instructors were. I paid extra for the video package, and I’m so glad I did. Watching the footage later, I could see just how much fun they had—smiles, wipeouts, and all. It captured the joy and confidence they felt out there, and now we have those memories forever. If you’re looking for a family-friendly surf experience with top-notch instructors, this is it. Highly recommend!
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up to 8 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).