Waikiki Surf Lesson: Group Surfing Experience

Join a group lesson in Waikiki and learn to ride waves like a pro with professional instruction. Surfing is muscle memory, so get ready to catch your first wave!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 150 Kapahulu Ave - An ideal choice for starting your surfing journey. Participants must be at least 14 years old. If you’re visiting alone and wish to join a group lesson, you must be able to swim and paddle back to the instructor.
What's Included
  • Safe storage lockers for belongings
  • All equipment provided: surfboard, rash guard, reef shoes
  • All taxes and fees included
  • Professional instruction by certified teachers
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities (left to individual discretion)
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-hour group surfing lesson in Oahu, where you’ll learn to ride the waves like the Island’s renowned celebrities. With the guidance of a certified, professional tutor, join a small group with a low trainer to student ratio of 1 to every 3-4 learners. The Waikiki Surf Lesson begins with a 10-minute safety presentation at our surf store before…

Location
150 Kapahulu Ave
Kapahulu Avenue
Please check in at the surf shop 20 - 30 minutes prior to activity which is located at Queen Kapiolani Hotel Lobby Surf Shop
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Leo_g
Aug 11, 2025
Amazing experience - We had such a fun surf lesson with Willy at Waikiki Beach! The shop crew was super welcoming and explained the safety stuff really clearly. Willy was awesome — he made sure we caught the best waves and went above and beyond to help us out. We even spotted a sea turtle while surfing! Definitely an experience we’ll never forget. Surfing USA !!
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Jimmy_y
Aug 8, 2025
Hans Hedemann surf school - Did a group lesson with Nico and Lewis, who are both great teachers! They have everything you need to borrow (booties, rash guard etc). Our 2nd time with this company. Suuuuper fun. I think everyone caught waves. My 14 yr old is hooked… coming back for a semi private lesson!
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Maya_t
Aug 4, 2025
Tyson was awesome - I really enjoyed the surf lesson! Tyson was a really good surf coach and was very patient with me. I would definitely recommend the experience!
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611rogeliog
Jul 25, 2025
Awesome experience - It was a great experience my brother and I participated in the surf lessons and both had a great time as first time surfers wanting to learn our instructors Luis and Nico were great and did an amazing job teaching us we both had a great time and would definitely recommend and come back.
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Richard_c
Jul 23, 2025
Autistic son surf lessons. - My son has mild autism and the only thing he wanted to really do in Hawaii was learn to surf. They were amazing instructors for him. Extremely patient, and explained things so he could understand. On his 1st try he got up and rode the wave. Rode waves the for the entire lesson. Definite highlight. Wouldn't look elsewhere for surf lessons
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Tim_g
Jul 23, 2025
Home Run - Great staff here. Very patient and they made sure everyone had fun and was successful. You should do this if you get a chance.
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Ghaghalli
Jul 20, 2025
- The staff were very friendly and helpful. We signed up for a group surf lesson for 2 hours, and none of us had any prior surfing experience. Our surf instructor, Seth, was awesome giving great instruction and tips and observing each of our attempts. Within the first 2-3 attempts, both of us could balance on the board and ride the wave. By the end of lesson we both could balance on the board without a problem and somewhat control the movements. We both had great time and it is one of those activities that we know we would go back for. I highly recommend.
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Stacey_b
Jul 20, 2025
Great activity for an active family - We had a great time and all of us were actually surfing by the end of the 2 hour lesson. Our teachers were Niko and Gavin and they were both fantastic. They gave us tips to help us improve and were super encouraging and patient. It was a great activity for our family (2 teenage boys + mom and dad).
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Kristine_r
Jul 11, 2025
Awesome Experience - We really enjoyed our morning learning how to surf. All the staff were very knowledgeable and professional. Best of all, even though we were a big group, they split us up between instructors so we had special attention to correct our form and how to do the surfing. Our instructor got us out early enough to catch better waves and before there were too many people in the water. We caught a ton of waves and felt pretty confident with getting up on the board by the end! They paid attention to safety as well. Definitely recommend!
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Brittney
Aug 11, 2025
Wouldn’t recommend a group lesson to big of a group not enough instructors. - Great location on Waikiki beach to learn though to many people in a group lesson and not enough instructors. Hardly got 3 decent turns at a wave in the 1.5 hours out there a lot of time spent waiting for a turn.
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From $112
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).