Overview
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2 hours
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We are one of the few locally owned/operated surf schools on the North Shore of Oahu. We have been teaching surfing for over 20 years and love to pass on our knowledge of surfing to anyone willing to learn! There is no better place to learn how to surf then the birth place of surfing! Lessons are for for all ages and all levels. Surfboard and rash guard will be provided for the lesson. The beach we teach at is also a very popular beach for seeing turtles, I'm sure we will see a few during our surf lesson. Learn from the best and come surf with us! We are also one of the only surf schools with fluent Japanese speaking instructors!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
We teach people the beautiful sport of surfing! We teach kids, adults, or anyone that wants to learn how to surf! From all levels beginner to advance! No better place to learn how to surf than the birth place of surfing! For group lessons its 2 hours but if its just one on one (student and instructor) it'll be 1 hour because it will be a private lesson. Just you and the instructor. We guarantee you will get just as much waves either way! Mahalo!
Options
Beginner Surf Lesson in North Shore, Oahu
What‘s Included
Rash guard / Surf shirt
Leash
Life jacket
Fins
Surf Instructions / Guide
Surfboard
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good teacher and the kids...
Curtis T,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good teacher and the kids had a great experience. The beach was rocky so not great for those who aren’t surfing. The lesson was 90 minutes.
You ABSOLUTELY want to hang with these guys. THE BEST! 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Leonard J,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can’t recommend these guys enough! Lifelong surfers who are super positive, knowledgeable, and funny. Extremely patient with my little surfers and offered new and different tips every time we went out after catching a wave. Absolute 5 star, 10/10 experience. Look forward to the next time! Thank you for a fantastic experience. 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Anyone can surf on the North Shore with ease!
Adventure10498591440,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is my daughter's second participation in a year. 8:30 course. It took about 40 minutes to get here by Waikiki Kura Rent-a-Car. It all started when I saw "Hawaii ni Koishite" and became interested in surfing. Best of all, the local teachers are kind and friendly in Japanese. Anyone can ride the waves if you do what you are told! I'll join you again when I come to Oahu!
Absolutely the best adventure on Oahu!
O1373WFamandam,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kekai is an absolutely fabulous surf instructor and human being!!!! My girls, 9 & 12 had an incredible first time experience learning to surf on the North Shore with him! It was their favorite adventure we have done all week and they have not stopped talking about it!! The whole vibe was in the spirit of Ohana!!!! Mahalo!!!!!🤙
Surfing in the flood of 2026
Climber08333557505,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guys were great, nice, fun, attentive. Rain sucked but they made it fun and we were a little late but they gave us some extra time. So fun!!
Excellent Experience
Daniel C,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Surf coach was awesome. Kalani was great. His instruction was quick and got us in the water catching waves first time go.
First timers!
Joseph Z,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome, Never surfed before and had many knee and foot surgeries. But our instructor got me and my daughter up on some waves!
Kalani was the best. We...
David D,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kalani was the best. We were truly beginners and he was so patient to help catch our first waves. Would recommend to anyone thinking of taking lessons
Great Lesson - rode the waves.
Amber B,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great lesson with Kalani, everyone was super helpful and I was able to get up and surf my first time out so that was great.
Keoni is a great...
Erica B,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Keoni is a great instructor!! Great for first time surfers. We had so much fun surfing for the first time
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