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14 Best Surf Lessons Tours On Oahu

Oahu’s best days out.

The 14 most popular surf lessons tours, with prices, run times and the boat or operator behind each one. The trips worth a morning on the water or a day around the island, and what each one actually gets you.

14 Best Surf Lessons Tours On Oahu

Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii - From Slide Show to Sand to Water: What the 2-Hour Plan Feels Like
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Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii

1.Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii

Learn to surf in Waikiki with Hans Hedemann: a 2-hour beginner group lesson with full gear rental, safety coaching, and real wave time.

Most Popular 4.5

“Our instructor was Ella and she was very friendly and knowledgeable. Our surf instructor was Sergio and he was great and made the experience so much better. I highly recommend coming here. I am a solo traveler and got to meet some really cool people to catch our first waves together.”

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Surfing Lessons On Waikiki Beach - Meet at Big Wave Dave Surf & Coffee and Get Set Up Fast
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Surfing Lessons On Waikiki Beach

3.Surfing Lessons On Waikiki Beach

Beginner Waikiki surf lesson with max-five coaching, included board and leash, plus a 20-minute safety briefing before your first waves.

4.5

“Derek was super awesome!! Such a great instructor and knew exactly what he was doing! My brother and I caught countless of waves! I recommend to book in the morning if you’re looking for higher tides, afternoon is good if you want to start off with smaller waves, which is what we did!”

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Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson - The land session: 15 to 30 minutes that can save your day
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Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

4.Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson on Oahu: 90 minutes of safety training and ocean time with Stoke Drift, plus optional photos.

5.0

“We took a 90 minute private lesson in september. Info on getting there was easy to follow and the people who greeted us were super nice. Our instructor gave us a quick 10 minute introduction and some safety measures which was just enough to have fun and be safe. There weren´t a lot of waves…”

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Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu - The First 15 Minutes: Beach Basics That Actually Translate
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Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

5.Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

A 90-minute North Shore Oahu surf lesson in Hauula with a 15-minute beach warm-up, beginner-friendly waves, gear included, and turtle spotting.

5.0

“Small, low-key operation, great location for beginners (ours was effectively private). Enjoyed chatting with Suzy by text to coordinate beforehand. Instructor John was down-to-earth, patient and good with the kids. Overall recommend.”

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Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle - Shuttle + Surf Center: The Logistics That Make It Feel Easy
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Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

6.Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

Waikiki surf lesson with courtesy shuttle, full gear, and close coaching at Ohana Surf Project for beginners in 2 hours.

5.0

“I was nervous about surfing since I have zero experience, but Luke was great! He was patient and explained everything. He even taxi-ed us back out which saved me because I'm certainly not in as good as shape to paddle so much.”

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Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki - The land lesson: safety, etiquette, positioning, and paddling
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Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki

8.Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki

Private Waikiki surf lesson with land training, safe paddling coaching, and guided waves for beginners in Oahu. Gear and sunscreen included.

5.0

“We arrived to the surf shop a bit early , everyone was so nice. Max arrived and he was amazing. Showed us everything. Would recommend to take this. Me and my girl has so much fun .”

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Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos - Meeting at 75 Ala Moana Park Dr and what you’ll do first
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Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos

9.Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos

Small-group beginner surf lesson at Oahu’s Ala Moana, with GoPro capture and edited videos/photos emailed after.

5.0

“I had such a great time during this surf lesson. It was my first time ever surfing and I felt really prepared going into the water. Our instructor Rio was amazing and super attentive. We were in a small group of three, and it honestly felt like we each got individual instruction and encouragement the…”

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North Shore Beginner Surf Lesson, Hawaii - Key things to know before you go
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North Shore Beginner Surf Lesson, Hawaii

10.North Shore Beginner Surf Lesson, Hawaii

Learn beginner surfing on Oahu’s North Shore with a small group, all gear provided, and expert coaching at Waialua Bay and Haleiwa.

4.5

“I had never been surfing before, and Travis was a great surf instructor! He was really helpful with giving me an overview before getting into the water and on the board. And once we were in the water, he helped me paddle out and spotted waves that I could surf. Was able to get on…”

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Private Surf Lesson at Waikiki Beach - Price and Value: Is $179 Worth a Private Lesson?
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Private Surf Lesson at Waikiki Beach

12.Private Surf Lesson at Waikiki Beach

Private surf lesson at Waikiki Beach with certified instruction, 1-on-1 coaching, and a fast path to your first waves for $179.

5.0

“Booked each of my 3 boys a private surf lesson. They had great instructors who were fun and great with them. My boys loved surfing and well worth it”

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Group Surf Lesson in the Heart of Waikiki - What’s included: board, booties, and rashguard
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Group Surf Lesson in the Heart of Waikiki

13.Group Surf Lesson in the Heart of Waikiki

A beginner-friendly group surf lesson in central Waikiki with premium gear, calm coaching, and a small-group cap near Kalakaua Ave.

5.0

“Too many surfers together not all same level. Too slow to learn. 8 people too much and teenagers with old people does not work. They learned nothing.”

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Private 1-on-1 Surf Lesson with Videos and Photos - Safety, Paddling, Pop-Ups: The Stuff That Actually Makes Waves Possible
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Private 1-on-1 Surf Lesson with Videos and Photos

14.Private 1-on-1 Surf Lesson with Videos and Photos

A private 1-on-1 surf lesson in Oahu with provided gear, close coaching, and same-day videos and photos by evening.

5.0

“Nice and easy waters. He tries to make sure you get up on and stand and get great photos! Best instructor and experience compared to doing this in Biarritz and Bondi Beach. Especially good for children and fearful surfers”

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