Surf Lessons: Safe Fun at Poipu Beach

Discover the thrill of surfing with expert instructors at Poipu Beach. Safe, personalized lessons for all ages. Ride the waves like a pro today.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kiahuna Beach - Semi-private lessons are designed for 2-3 participants.
    SURF LESSON DETAILS
    Each surf lesson includes instructional and safety briefings, a surfboard and leash, and approximately 60 minutes of in-water surf time with your instructor.
    GUEST POLICIES
  • All surfers MUST be able to swim independently!
  • For children aged 6-9, a…
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Surf boards and leashes provided during the lesson
  • Boards are not available for rental
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Poipu Beach Surf School is dedicated to offering each guest a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming surfing experience. The school prides itself on delivering exceptional service, and its instructors find joy in introducing guests to the ancient Hawaiian art of wave riding. This is a fantastic activity suitable for all ages.
Poipu Beach Surf School conducts…

Location
Poipu Surf
Ala Kalanikaumaka Street
The Poipu Surf Shop is located in the Kukui'ula Shopping Mall in Poipu. Here is the exact address to the surf shop: 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St h151, Koloa, HI 96756, the surf shop is located directly across from Bubba’s Burgers.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kristenk57
May 7, 2026
excellent surfing instruction for family - We booked a semi private for myself, husband and teenage daughter as well as a private lesson for our 7 year old daughter - it was a fantastic experience. Both kids caught every wave. Jimmy and Travis were fantastic and worked really well with our children. We all had a wonderful time. We used this same group 9 years ago and had a similar experience as well (which is why we were back!)
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Doug
Apr 24, 2026
Amazing first surfing experience - We had a great time with Jimmy. He did a wonderful job to make sure we all had a great and successful time. We were standing up by our second run, and he made sure out family all progressed throughout the lesson.
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Amanda_a
Mar 19, 2026
Great Experience - They did a quick lesson with the kids and then took them out on the water. The instructors were patient and very helpful, and the kids loved it!!
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L453iirachelw
Feb 27, 2026
Surf lessons with Jimmy - I had the best time with Jimmy he was amazing and informative. I got up on my first wave after trying alone two other times. I would 10/10 recommend jimmy as an instructor and would come back for another lesson if he was teaching.
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Culture56477247206
Feb 26, 2026
Excellent Surfing Experience! - What a great experience! Joe was clear and complete in his instruction. He made sure we had a great experience!
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226carsonb
Jan 20, 2026
10 out of 10! - Travis was amazing! Super helpful, friendly, funny, and easy going. My wife and I had the best time and would most definitely do this again and we recommend Travis! Make sure to go check out Poipu surf when you meet and get anything you need or cool stuff to take back home with you!
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Shizuka_w
Dec 31, 2025
Great surfing lesson! - Fun experience! Area was just a bit busy with many surfing lessons going on but still great. Our instructor was nice and attentive. He really wants you to learn and have fun.
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Elaine_c
Dec 23, 2025
Travis and Kelly are the best surfing instructors EVER! - My 21 yr old and 19 yr old children did the surfing. Both instructors were incredible. Travis did a fantastic job explaining how to surf. Strict when he was going over important steps and funny and joking with the not so serious steps. He was with my kids the entire time. They really loved surfing and took to it quickly under Travis' directions. Kelly was patient with the girl he was teaching and before you knew it she was up on the board too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Semi Private Surf Lesson!!!!
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Chris_d
Dec 8, 2025
Travis was great - It was a great experience with a 7 and 10 year old first timers. Travis was great. The rides were a little short, but it was a good beginner experience.
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Amy_w
Oct 8, 2025
We had a great experience... - We had a great experience with our surf lessons at Poipu Surf! Chris made the process easy to understand and Jimmy was a fantastic coach in the water to help us catch the best waves successfully. If you’re looking for great beginner surf lessons this is the place to go!
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From $175
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).