North Shore Surfing Lessons: Experience Epic Surfing in Oahu's North Shore Haleiwa, Hawaii
4.7
59 Ratings
Haleiwa
Experience epic surfing in Oahu's North Shore Haleiwa, Hawaii with professional instructors. All ages and swimming capabilities welcome. Book your lesson now!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

We are a locally owned company with experienced trained instructor’s that love to share the ocean. We start off with a short beach lesson on how to paddle and stand up. A short instruction on the (line up) where we sit to catch waves and paddling procedure. Your instructors will be with you the whole way helping you catch waves. Professional instructors for a quality experience is our motto. Our time duration are 1.5 hour lessons, but we can make custom duration lessons upon request. We utilize 3 different surfing locations all within 1 mile (1.61 km) of each other. We will always contact you the day before the lesson to ensure you have the correct directions. All locations are searchable on google maps. 1st Location is Chuns Reef, 2nd location is Puaena Point 3rd location is kaika bay beach park. We always choose the best surfing spot and that is what makes the DFC surfing academy the best!

Points of Interest

  • Puaʻena Point Beach Park
What's Included
  • Surf board included
  • Complimentary rash guard
  • Surf board leash provided
What's Not Included
  • sun screen towel and water
Additional Information

Experience the thrill of surfing at Oahu’s North Shore Haleiwa, Hawaii, under the guidance of our expert coaches. We cater to people of all ages and swimming abilities. Each lesson brings a fresh and exciting encounter with the sea. Surfing ranks among the top ten activities in Hawaii. We welcome individuals of all ages and swimming proficiency. In case you require a customized session length, please get in touch with us. The DFC surf academy operates from 3 distinct locations to provide the optimum surfing experience. The waves are always suitable for beginners and we ensure safety at all times!

Location
Puaʻena Point Beach Park
Kahalewai Place
puaena point Contact us for exact instructions
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.7
(59 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Austin_f
Jan 29, 2024
WHAT A BLAST - This was my first time surfing, and I had Matt as my surfing instructor. He is AWESOME and made the whole experience educational and fun. We spent a few minutes going over proper form and technique before heading out into the water, and I was able to catch a wave on my very first attempt. Such a great feeling! The coral/rocks underwater are sharp in some spots, so do your best to not get scratched up if you can. You might also get a little board rash and a few bruises when you keep surfing as a beginner, but they subside within a few days. Well worth it, though! I'd highly recommend this experience to anyone who's interested in surfing, and you have to request Matt as your instructor.
Review provided by Viator
Brett_c
Jan 25, 2024
Great surf lesson - Slow start but an amazing day. My 10 yr old daughter and I decided to take surf lessons on our first trip to Hawaii. We signed up for this from Canada before the trip with no knowledge of surfing or the area but got really lucky with this company and specifically the surf guide. The slow start was due to a previous lesson running late then the guide arriving half an hour later than advised. We took the time to sit near the beach and watch the other surf lessons, these were largely made up of guides that were young surfers that spent most of the time staring at the young women and talking openly about who they wanted most when the girls were out of earshot. When our guide showed up he was an older surf veteran with a great attitude and a ton motivation. Matthew (our guide) explained everything and was completely focused on helping us surf and learn as much as possible. He was the best in the water at finding the perfect spot to read and catch waves. We we're incredibly lucy to have ended up with Matthew and if we're ever back for lessons again he'll be our first call. 5 stars experience.
Review provided by Viator
Alexis_w
Nov 11, 2023
Surfing with Matthew - This was a great experience! Matthew was fun, patient, and a great teacher for beginners. He made surfing simple and cheered us on the whole time. This was an unforgettable experience!
Review provided by Viator
Leigh_c
Aug 6, 2023
North shore surfing - It was nice to get away from the crowds at Waikiki and enjoy a quieter lesson. Anita was great, the water was perfect and hanging at the north shore afterward for the day made the best experience
Review provided by Viator
Joshua_i
May 23, 2023
Best Surf Lessons in Oahu. - This group of instructors was phenomenal. We are a big family of six with huge age ranges and they did a fantastic job with all of us. We had so much fun learning and riding the waves. Safety was very important to them and Jacob was very informative. Would absolutely do it again.
Review provided by Viator
Susan_h
May 1, 2023
Great experience! - Our instructor, Sterling, was excellent and informative and patient. I received answers to questions prior to surfing very quickly. The water wasn't too deep and we didn't have to go too far off shore so I wasn't as scared as I thought I would be. The waves were just right. This is a nice place to snorkle, too, with a lot of sea turtles. There are outside showers to wash off afterward and an area to change into dry clothes. We really enjoyed this experience. Surfing was a lot more physical than I imagined so do your yoga, stretching and strengthen your arms to get in shape before you go!
Review provided by Viator
Caroline_c
Apr 25, 2023
Knowledgeable instructors - Jacob was an amazing instructor! He did a great job of going over safety in the water and taught me many things about types of boards and water conditions. I would definitely recommend working with him
Review provided by Viator
Kelley_h
Apr 11, 2023
Great experience! - Matt was awesome! Very knowledgeable and patient with all of us! My 14 year old caught some great waves! Thank you so much!
Review provided by Viator
Mandy_m
Jun 25, 2023
Instructor was passive... - Instructor was passive aggressive and rude. Saw other instructors around us who were very encouraging, energetic and kind.
Review provided by Viator
Nettie_l
Mar 5, 2024
Surf lesson that didn’t happen - We arrived early to ensure we knew where to go. Looked around for 45 minute and couldn’t find anyone. No signs. Left several messages. They replied back that their network was down, they didn’t know they had a booking. I booked back in December as it was a Christmas present.
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today