Oahu Surf Lessons – Private & Semi-Private Coaching

Best Beginner-Friendly Surfing Instruction

Learn to surf like a local with expert instruction from certified Hawaiian surf instructors in Oahu’s perfect learning conditions. Our private and semi-private lessons provide personalized attention, safety-focused instruction, and the best beginner-friendly beaches for successful surfing experiences. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, experience the joy and cultural significance of surfing in its birthplace.

Activity Price

149.95 USD

Duration

1 or 2 Hours

Age

Ages 2+

Location

Haleiwa

Amenities

Professional Equipment – High-quality surfboards and safety gear
Beach Safety Training – Comprehensive ocean safety education

Special Instruction

Ride Your First Wave

Expert Hawaiian Surf Instruction

Learn from experienced local surf instructors who understand Hawaiian wave conditions, beach safety, and traditional surfing techniques. Our certified instructors provide personalized coaching adapted to your skill level, physical abilities, and learning style. They share valuable insights about reading waves, ocean safety, surf etiquette, and the cultural significance of surfing in Hawaiian tradition. This expert guidance ensures safe, successful, and culturally enriching surf experiences.

Perfect Learning Conditions

Surf at carefully selected beginner-friendly beaches with gentle waves, sandy bottoms, and protected conditions ideal for learning. Popular lesson locations include Waikiki Beach, Ko Olina Lagoons, and other sheltered areas known for consistent small waves perfect for beginners. Our instructors choose optimal locations based on daily conditions, ensuring the safest and most enjoyable learning environment. These protected beaches provide confidence-building conditions for first-time surfers.

Personalized Instruction Options

Choose between private one-on-one instruction or semi-private lessons with small groups for the perfect learning environment. Private lessons offer maximum personalized attention and rapid skill development, while semi-private options provide social learning experiences with friends or family. Both formats include comprehensive beach safety instruction, proper equipment fitting, and step-by-step progression from beach practice to catching your first waves. All skill levels welcome from complete beginners to intermediate surfers.

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Private & Semi-Private Surf Lessons

Duration:
1 or 2 hours

Age:
2+

Group Size:
Maximum 2 people

Activity Overview:
With personalized guidance from one of our experienced instructors, you’ll be riding the waves off the North Shore in no time! Our private and semi-private surf lessons offer exclusive attention, ensuring you get the best experience.

Whether you’re a beginner trying surfing for the first time, or someone looking to improve your skills, our lessons are tailored to meet your needs. We focus on safety and teaching you the basics of surfing to build your confidence on the waves.

  • Private lessons are one-on-one with a dedicated instructor for individualized attention.

  • Semi-private lessons allow you to partner up with other students in a small group setting, offering a balance of social interaction and focused instruction.

Great for friends or couples, these lessons ensure you learn at your own pace with a professional instructor guiding you every step of the way!

What’s Included:

  • Surfboards

  • Surf shirts/rash guards

  • Wetsuits & life jackets (available as needed)

What to Bring:

  • Swimsuit or surf shorts

  • Towel

  • Reef-safe sunscreen (without oxybenzone)

Pricing:

  • $149.95Private 1-Hour Lesson (1-on-1 Instruction, Ages 2+)

  • $189.95Private 1.5-Hour Lesson

  • $225.95Private 2-Hour Lesson (1-on-1 Instruction, Ages 2+)

  • $119.95Semi-Private 1-Hour Lesson (Price is per person, 2-on-1 Instruction, Ages 2+)

  • $149.95Semi-Private 1.5-Hour Lesson

  • $189.95Semi-Private 2-Hour Lesson (Price is per person, 2-on-1 Instruction, Ages 2+)

Cancellation Policy:
Reservations for all lessons must be canceled 24 hours in advance to avoid a 100% charge. To cancel, please reply to your confirmation email.

Surf Lesson Questions

  • While individual results vary, our expert instruction and ideal learning conditions give most students success catching waves during their first lesson.

  • We provide high-quality foam surfboards, rash guards, and safety equipment. All gear is properly sized and sanitized for your comfort and safety.

  • Lessons occur at beginner-friendly beaches like Waikiki, Ko Olina, or other protected areas chosen based on daily conditions and your skill level.

  • Standard lessons are 1 or 2 hours including beach instruction, equipment orientation, and supervised wave practice with your instructor.

  • Private lessons offer one-on-one instruction for faster learning, while semi-private (2-4 people) provides social learning experiences at slightly lower per-person cost.

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