Waikiki: Open Group Surfing Lesson
Overview
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2 hours
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Learn to surf on Oahu’s iconic Waikiki Beach with a 2-hour group lesson led by certified, professional instructors. Join fellow beginners and discover the secrets to riding waves, starting with a safety briefing and on-sand training before heading into the water. With a small student-to-instructor ratio of 1:3 or 1:4, participants get personalized attention and are more likely to stand up on their first wave, making this an ideal introduction to surfing in Hawaii.
Participants of this lesson must be able to swim without life jacket.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for non swimmer
Need to be able to swim without a lifejacket
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Begin your surfing journey with a Waikiki group lesson tailored for first-timers and solo travelers ages 14 and up. After an engaging safety demonstration and sand practice to build muscle memory, students join their instructor in the ocean for hands-on coaching and support. All participants must be able to swim and paddle back to the instructor for safety. This structured session makes learning to surf in Hawaii easy, fun, and accessible for everyone ready to catch their first wave.
What‘s Included
Safe storage lockers to store your belongings
All Equipments including surfboard, rash guard, and reef shoes
All taxes and fees
Professional instruction from a certified teacher
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities
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Open Group Surfing Lesson
2 hour surf lesson including basic etiquette, safety, and 20 minute land lessonl Duration: 2 hours: A group lesson ratio is 3-4 students per instructor. A basic water safety and land lesson is given before we go in the wat
Reviews
595 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Surfing Hi USA
rubensF7707XX,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome instructor and great customer service.
Fun experience
Shania M,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a little intimidating but it was a fun experience. I’m not super coordinated and I was able to get where I could ride some waves 🤙🏻
Fire
A7119AXnoahm,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing and so much fun.
This is my first time surfing.
祐樹相,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the last time I had a lecture from the gentle and strict Dr. Kalani!
Surfing for beginners
187ingym,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall great experience. We were 3 in the group. We were beginners. Our instructor Willi was patient, helpful and gave constant feedback during our surfing. Only downside was the shallow water and coral rocks below.
HH Surf School
V N,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very friendly & helpful staff! Safety is a priority & I appreciated the education they provide prior to leaving the surf shop. The guides are patient with beginners & offer lots of tips to catch a wave!
Ride the Waves of Fun at Hans Hedemann Surf School!
tamarad664,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience at Hans Hedemann Surf School! Our daughters, ages 17 and 22, had a fantastic time learning to surf. Luis and Charles were outstanding instructors, patient, encouraging, and fun. Both girls were thrilled to catch some waves and felt so accomplished by the end of the lesson. The staff at the shop were also incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this surf school for anyone looking to have a memorable day on the water!
Fun - But Don’t Rely On Photo Package
Cat H,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Seriously so, so fun! We’d never been surfing before and were pleasantly surprised we were able to get up on the board on the 2nd try thanks to our awesome and very helpful instructor. We appreciated all the tips and tricks he gave us throughout the whole time! Only thing that was sad was we paid for the photo package and were so excited to see our photos. However when we got back to the shop and asked for the photos they were ever so slightly confused then when we clarified we bought the photo package they said their photographer’s SD card “got wet” and the photos were not salvageable. Given their initial response and then how they said it, it was clearly an excuse for just forgetting to take photos, so that was quite disappointing. And even if the camera did get wet….uhm you’d think they’d have a waterproof camera for such an activity. Anyways. So that the reason we knocked a star. But the experience itself was fun.
Amazing
emma i,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our instructor was super helpful and taught us many tips. He cared about our safety but also made sure we got the best waves. Would 100% recommend.
Scam operation cloaking their theft as company policy
Nick W,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Steals your money. Don’t book. Don’t expect any guidance around parking and you’ll probably not be able to park after circling for more than an hour. There’s valet parking available at the hotel if the zoo is full but they won’t tell you that and will instead just cancel your lesson. Had to request chargeback via my bank.
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