North Shore Beginner Surf Lesson: Essential Equipment Provided by Hawaii's Oldest Surf Shop
4.7
94 Ratings
Haleiwa

Surf N Sea, established in 1965, is Hawaii’s most longstanding Surf and Dive Shop and is recognized as the hub for Ocean Sports in the region.

We ensure that all required gear is provided for every lesson undertaken.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 62-595 Kamehameha Hwy - Start with an introduction to the ancient Hawaiian sport - Surf the right way: by learning the rules and proper techniques from people that are experienced and love what they do. We know you will love it too!

Your 2 hour lesson begins with an introduction on land before heading out to the water. We go over falling safely and ocean etiquette.
We practice going quickly from laying to standing the easiest way possible. You’ll learn how to catch waves, what type of board to use as a beginner, where the best surf spots are for beginners, and more.

Our experienced instructors are here to break it down for you and to make sure your surfing experience is fun, easy, and rewarding. The idea is to give you enough information to feel comfortable in a variety of situations, with or without an instructor.

The North Shore of Oahu is the surfing capital of the world!
This is an exciting place to learn to surf, but we need to remember safety first! especially for our children. For this reason children under 12 yrs old are required to have a private lesson.

*Must know how to swim!

NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
You will need to drive from Surf N Sea to the surf spot location.

What's Included
  • Surf board included
  • All necessary equipment provided
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information
  • Group surf lessons are for children 12 years old and above. Children under the age of 12 require a Private Lesson.
  • Must able to swim!
  • Not recommended for travelers with back or knee problems
  • No recent surgeries
Location
62-595 Kamehameha Hwy
Kamehameha Highway
Check in and meeting place is at Surf N Sea Surf Shop. Staff will check you in and direct you where to meet your instructor. Then in your own vehicle you will drive to the surf spot with the best conditions for the days lesson. **TRANSPORTATION NOT PROVIDED**
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Channey_k
Mar 22, 2024
Mark was a really good... - Mark was a really good instructor. Felt safe, had lots of fun, and even sighted a whale! Would definitely recommend it for beginner surfers as I’d only been surfing once and caught a few waves!
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Arin_r
Mar 9, 2024
Awesome experience! - Great experience and so much fun! Our instructor was so good and I was able to get up on the second wave! Definitely recommend!!
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William_j
Jan 31, 2024
Excellent Experience - Instructor was patient, knowledgeable and encouraging. Plus it's a great water sport shop with everything you need for the experience. I highly recommend them.
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Brandon_r
Jan 21, 2024
Definitely do again - Henry our instructor was awesome and very knowledgeable. Made the experience enjoyable and safe for the fam.
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Zachary_h
Nov 28, 2023
Henry was great! - Henry was a great, friendly instructor. Ended up going on a good day and made great use of the lesson window. No wasted time!
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Daz123345
Nov 10, 2023
Fun - 🤙🏽🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♀️ lots of fun and good surf! We enjoyed it, it’s not for rookies though, the north sure waves are strong
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David_g
Jul 12, 2023
it’s was an awesome... - it’s was an awesome experience for a first timer. And surfing at the capital of surfing is such a cool thing
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Jmktravelsalot
Jul 7, 2023
Great surf instructor and overall great experience with Surf n Sea. - At 51 I decided to give surfing a go as a bucket list item. As a swimmer/triathlete/yogi I’m in pretty good shape, which helps make this activity at little easier on the body. I’m so glad I signed up for a lesson with Surf n Sea. I had planned to dive with them but 8ft swells said no to that plan, so I opted for the surf lesson a few days later. Location of the shop was easy to find and check-in was easy. The drive to the beach nearby was easy with ample parking on a weekday. My instructor was super patient with me both in and out of the water. The lesson provided ample time to get the feel of surfing, allow me to get up after a few failed attempts, and gave me a few rides before I was utterly exhausted. Overall a really great experience and I’d book with them again.
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Mitchell_d
Aug 11, 2023
Good Surfing Lesson! - Good intro to surfing at a time when the waves aren't at full strength. Would recommend to wear a wet shirt as the surfboards are foam.
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Tali_g
Aug 25, 2023
Can not review because it didn't happen - My trip was canceled by provider due to weather. I suppose to get money back from viator. I can not write review
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