Learn how to surf during your Oahu vacation with this group lesson outside Waikiki. You'll enjoy a mix of personal attention and a team environment with a surfing instructor who shows you the basics of this quintessential Hawaiian sport. Participants must be at least 13 years of age.
- Receive tips and training from a surfing instructor
- Necessary gear is provided, including a surfboard, rash guard, and reef shoes
- Pickup from locations in Waikiki and select hotels outside Waikiki is available with advance notice
- Instruction and surfing videos are also provided in the surfing van
What To Expect
Jump on the Surf School Bus and we will get you from wherever you're staying in Waikiki to the beach and up and riding! We offer a complimentary courtesy shuttle. Our knowledgeable staff will meet you at one of our convenient hotel pick-up locations. You’ll be stoked to ride in our air-conditioned, clean, easy-to-spot yellow Surf School Bus or white shuttle with our logo on the side. We will then shuttle you to our Ohana Surf Center located in the Waikiki Beach Marriott. From there you will get checked-in, geared up, will watch our safety presentation and then will be shuttled to the beach for some surfing!
Once by the ocean, you will meet your instructor and talk about your previous experience, swimming strength or any other concerns or conditions, then we’ll have you walk your high quality lesson boards to the beach. When you’re comfortable and ready, we leash ourselves to the board and into the water we go!
After the lesson, you’ll be taken back to the Ohana Surf Center where you can check out photographs, videos, or buy some merch for yourself or friends. Then after your purchases are made, we drive you back to one of our convenient drop off locations.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Must be 13 years or older and able to swim to join the Open Group Lesson.
If any participants cannot swim, please advise the staff ahead of time as a private lesson will be required.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
If any participants have any medical conditions or injuries that we should be aware of please advise the staff ahead of time.
If you are prone to seasickness, you may want to take a remedy you are accustomed to using before the lesson (talk to your doctor for recommendations).
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
Please come prepared for the lesson by wearing your bathing suit, bringing a towel and making sure to apply sunscreen ahead of time.
Lesson size varies and has a ratio of 1 instructor for every 4 students.
All of our written materials are also available in Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. With at least 24 hours notice, we will do our best to accommodate Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese speaking-instructors.
Complimentary transportation is available from select locations in Waikiki. Exact pick-up location and time will be emailed to you by the supplier. If you do not receive these details 24 hours prior to your lesson, please contact us.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Include
Professional instructor
Transportation to and from designated meetings spots in Waikiki and certain hotels outside of Waikiki with advance notice. Exact pick-up location and time will be emailed to you by the local supplier.
All taxes, fees and handling charges
All necessary equipment including rashguard, reef shoes, and surfboard
Exclude
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available for purchase)
Max group – 8
