Ohana Surf Project: Safe Surfing Lessons

Experience the Aloha Spirit with private surfing lessons in Waikiki, Oahu. Learn to surf, stand up paddle, or bodyboard with our professional and friendly instructors at Ohana Surf Project.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2699 Kalākaua Ave - Catch the Surf School Bus!
    Take advantage of our free Waikiki shuttle service to the Ohana Surf Center located at the Waikiki Beach Marriott. Travel in our spotless, air-conditioned yellow bus or white shuttle van, both proudly displaying our logo. After checking in, gearing up, and receiving a brief safety orientation, you’ll…
What's Included
  • Professional instructor
  • All necessary equipment including rash guard, reef shoes, and surfboard
  • Transportation to and from designated meeting spots in Waikiki
  • A safe place to store your belongings
  • All taxes and fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Photos & videos (available for purchase)
Additional Information

At Ohana Surf Project, safety is our top priority! Our coaches and guides are professionals, trained in safety protocols such as CPR, lifeguarding, and first aid, and they are also friendly and approachable.
We are committed to delivering exceptional service to everyone who joins us on the water, and we warmly welcome their loved ones who come to support…

Location
2552 Kalākaua Ave
Kalākaua Avenue
Your pick up or meet at instructions will be emailed to you directly from Ohana Surf Project at least 24 hours before your lesson time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Vanessari7195nt
Oct 10, 2025
Surfing with Ohana Surf Project was an amazing experience! - Surfing with Ohana Surf Project was an amazing experience! All the instructors were super friendly and made us feel really comfortable in the water. We had so much fun learning to surf and catching our first waves together. I absolutely recommend Ohana Surf Project to anyone who wants to try surfing, it’s such a great vibe. I’d definitely do it again with them. Mahalo! 🌺🏄‍♀️
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T8590lzandreab
Oct 9, 2025
Great experience! - Cannot rave enough about this surfing experience. Both my boys (age 4 & 6) were able to stand up w their tandem riders. The girls were so great with them, and we had a blast!
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Nina_s
Oct 2, 2025
Surf-tacular🏄‍♀️ - This was one of the niiiiicest experiences ever. Best regards to instructor Kevin and our photographer (i forgot his name :( ), they were super nice and helpful. One of our biggest wishes was to go surfing, so thanks for being a part of it. We definitely recommend Ohana Surfing project for your first surfing experience. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Stay24719630283
Sep 26, 2025
Had so much fun!! - This was my first time taking a surfing lesson and it exceeded my expectations. I honestly thought we would not spend as much time in the water as we did which was great! The lesson was quick and effective in learning how to surf. The instructors were kind and encouraging. 10/10 recommend!
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Christina_l
Sep 18, 2025
The experience was... - The experience was amazing. There were many surf instructors on hand and they were all so helpful. We caught so many waves as beginners. Shout out to Cole for being so patient and overall a great guy and instructor! Cherry on top was that they had a guy taking pictures and videos during the whole process. I would definitely recommend these guys!
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881garyp
Sep 17, 2025
5 Star Surfing Experience - Excellent setup !! Luke and Cole were great and were very helpful and professional And definitely helped us both achieve a great morning Surfing Highly recommended
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Ian_r
Sep 14, 2025
Great experience - Everyone was so helpful from confirming the reservation, to providing shuttle details, to the actual activity. Friendly & efficient too. Very warm & welcoming.
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Napoleonm640
Sep 3, 2025
Great Experience with a Great Company - My 9 year old Son wanted to try surfing for the first time. Ohana Surf Project did a great job. My Son is not a great swimmer, yet, and they ensured us that was not a problem and he could wear a life jacket if he wanted. We booked a 1 hour lesson and the instructor, McKenna, was excellent and very patient. My Son had a great time and wants to do it again when we return. I highly recommend Ohana Surf Project!! They even have a free shuttle that picks you up and return you to the hotel.
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Derek_r
Aug 29, 2025
Great program.... - Great program. Instructors were phenomenal. My kids had an excellent time. 2 students per instructor. They were very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Juanp948
Aug 28, 2025
Amazing Surfing Experience. Highly Recommend! - I was extremely satisfied with my private surfing lesson. The availability was excellent, with spots open as soon as the next day, and all the staff members were incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Safety was always the top priority, with a helpful video provided beforehand and all the necessary equipment ready for me. My instructor was very patient and genuinely showed that he cared about my progress, making the experience feel like a true surf school. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning how to surf.
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From $101
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).