Keiki Tandem Surf Lesson Waikiki Kids

Best Safe Children's Surfing Experience

Create unforgettable memories with keiki tandem surf lessons where parents and children share the same board. Perfect for young children (ages 3-8), this safe introduction to surfing allows families to experience the magic of riding Hawaiian waves together.

Activity Price

200 USD

Duration

1.5 Hours

Age

Ages 2-12

Location

Haleiwa, HI

Amenities

Specialized keiki-safe surfboards and equipment
Family photo packages available

Special Instruction

Ohana Surfing Adventures

Safe Family Surfing Experience

Specially designed for young children and nervous parents, tandem surfing allows families to share a board safely. Parents provide stability and confidence while keiki experience the thrill of wave riding in a completely secure environment with professional instructor guidance.

Child-Focused Instruction

Our certified instructors specialize in working with children, using games, positive reinforcement, and age-appropriate techniques. We make surfing fun and educational, teaching ocean respect and basic water safety while ensuring your keiki feels confident and excited about surfing.

Extra-Safe Equipment

We use larger, more stable foam boards specifically chosen for tandem riding with children. Soft-top construction and rounded edges ensure safety, while the increased board size provides the stability needed for successful parent-child tandem surfing sessions.

Keiki Tandem Package Details

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Tandem Surf Lesson (Kids Ages 2–8)
Duration: 1.5 hours

About the Lesson
This tandem surf lesson is designed specifically for young children ages 2–8 who may feel nervous about surfing alone or need extra reassurance in the water. Your child rides on the same surfboard as the instructor, creating a true team setup focused on comfort, confidence, and safety.

The instructor stays with your child through every step—paddling out, turning into waves, and standing up together. The goal is to remove fear, reduce physical strain, and help your child enjoy wave riding in a secure, guided way. If they fall, you fall together—so your child always has support while learning how the ocean feels and how surfing works.

The experience includes a short beach lesson and safety briefing, followed by plenty of time in the water riding waves. No prior surfing experience is needed.

What’s Included
All gear provided: rash guard, leash, and soft-top or epoxy surfboard
Life jacket provided

Seasonal Marine Life Sightings
Many lesson areas are also excellent for snorkeling and wildlife viewing. It’s common to see green sea turtles, and depending on the season you may also spot migrating humpback whales, spinner dolphins, reef fish, and occasional manta rays.

Satisfaction Guarantee
If you’re not satisfied with the lesson or service, a refund is offered—no questions asked.

Pricing
US$200 — Per Person (1.5-Hour Tandem Lesson)

Family Surfing Questions

  • Tandem lessons work best for children ages 2-12 years old. Younger children get the security of being on the board with a parent while experiencing the excitement of surfing.

  • No prior surfing experience is necessary! Our instructors will teach you basic techniques for tandem surfing and how to keep your keiki safe and comfortable on the board.

  • Lessons are typically 60-90 minutes, shorter than adult lessons to accommodate children’s attention spans while still providing a complete surfing experience.

  • Our instructors are experts at working with children and will adjust the lesson pace to your child’s comfort level. We can start with beach practice or very shallow water if needed.

  • For safety reasons, we recommend one adult and one child per board. Siblings can take lessons at the same time on separate boards with their own adult partner.

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