Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki, Oahu: Discover the Aloha Spirit with Ohana Surf Project
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140 Ratings
Honolulu
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 2699 Kalākaua Ave - To start off your lesson, we come pick you up! Our knowledgeable staff will meet you at one of our convenient hotel pick-up locations. You’ll be stoked to ride in our air-conditioned, clean, easy-to-spot, white shuttle with our logo on the side. After our friendly staff introduce themselves, we will shuttle you to our Ohana Surf Center located in the Waikiki Beach Marriott. From there you will get checked-in, geared up, will watch our safety presentation and then will be shuttled to the beach for some surfing!

Once by the ocean, you will meet your instructor and talk about your previous experience, swimming strength or any other concerns or conditions, then we’ll have you walk your high quality lesson boards to the beach. When you’re comfortable and ready, we leash ourselves to the board and into the water we go!

After the lesson, you’ll be taken back to the Ohana Surf Center where you can check out photographs, videos, the work of our cameraman or buy some merch for yourself or friends. Then after your purchases are made, we drive you back to one of our convenient drop off locations.

What's Included
  • Safe storage for personal items
  • All taxes, fees, and handling included
  • Expert instruction provided
  • Convenient round-trip transportation from Waikiki and select hotels
  • Equipment provided: rash guard, reef shoes, surfboard
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available for purchase)
Additional Information

At Ohana Surf Project, we hold the belief that our clients are just like our family members, and our aim is to render unrivaled services to each person who selects to unite with us on the water. We also happily welcome their family and friends who come to cheer them on. We are zealous about surfing and possess expertise in imparting the mastery of three types of water gliding techniques: surf, stand up paddle, and bodyboard. All our team members have substantial experience in the industry and are highly skilled instructors. We derive immense satisfaction from what we do and love collaborating - both as a team and as Ohana - to make our learners feel secure, at ease, and victorious.

Our utmost priority is SECURITY! All our trainers and guides are experienced professionals who have been trained in safety measures (CPR, lifeguard, first aid), and are very friendly.

We are excited to welcome you to our Ohana and introduce you to the Aloha spirit that has anchored us in Hawaii, where we appreciate life and great company, respect ‘aina (Mother Earth), enjoy, and keep ourselves active.

  • A private lesson can accommodate any age or skill level.
  • If any participants have medical conditions or injuries please advise the staff ahead of time
  • Please come prepared for the lesson by wearing your bathing suit, bringing a towel, and making sure to apply sunscreen ahead of time
  • If you are prone to seasickness, you may want to take a remedy you are accustomed to using about an hour before the lesson (talk to your doctor for recommendations).
  • All of our written materials are also available in Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. We will do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee, Japanese, Korean, Spanish or Chinese speaking-instructors without enough advance notice.
  • Complimentary transportation is available from select locations in Waikiki. Exact pick-up location and time will be emailed to you by the supplier. If you do not receive these details 24 hours prior to your lesson, please contact Ohana Surf Project.
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.

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Andrea_t
Apr 2, 2024
Great kids private lessons - My twin 9 year old boys each did a private 2 hour lesson. Their instructors were amazing with them. They were very patient and encouraging. They even kept them close to each other in the water so that the photographer could get pictures with both of them in it. I would highly recommend.
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Kyle_g
Mar 30, 2024
Great Experience and Great Time! - It was a great time Instructor was Cole, he was great. Should have done a little longer lesson but first time was awesome.
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Ashley_l
Mar 28, 2024
Must do! - AMAZING!!! This was such a wonderful experience for my daughter. Kevin was so welcoming, friendly and patient. She loved it and is asking to go again
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Seunghye_j
Mar 22, 2024
Surfing - My daughter 10 years old had 1:1 surfing. She had such great time. Nice instructor and very knowledgeable
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Cruiser308511
Mar 20, 2024
Must do - Really great experience. Our instructor was very helpful and encouraging. Would absolutely do it again. It was a perfect amount of time as well!
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Christopher_e
Feb 27, 2024
Big Man Hanging Ten - Marc was awesome, such a great instructor and so motivational. I didn’t realize how cool it was to have multiple camera angles on you when you hit a wave. Also, the instructors really make it easy to catch a wave all you need to do is have your pop up on lock.
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Laura_l
Feb 7, 2024
11/10 Expereince!!! - Amazing experience! This was my first time surfing and I enjoyed it so much. My instructor was very friendly, helpful and a great teacher. I recommend booking with this Company for anyone wanting to try or learn how to surf! Thank you so much!
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Darianac
Jan 20, 2024
Amazing experience - All the team is amazing and helpful during the lessons. It was my husbands first time and the instructor (Miguel) was helping him during the 2 hours. Also the other instructors were helping the other people if they needed. Because of their great job, my hunsband unlocked his new hobby :)
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Russ_m
Jan 16, 2024
First time surfer standing up by second wave! - This was a great experience with Mark and Kai as instructors. My wife and I booked a private 2 hour lesson. Never having surfed before (barely ever been in the ocean), my wife was up and surfing after her second wave! We did end up in more of a group situation, but we got more than enough 1:1 coaching and it in fact was fun to go out with other beginners. Also note that the actual surfing was probably 1.5 of the two hours, including transportation, registration, safety briefing, on-land instruction- but honestly, that was more than enough. Mark and Kai offered to try and get me "one more wave!" but by then we were exhausted and ready to go in. Big Mahalo!
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Jay2thek
Jan 5, 2024
Tandem coaching for kids - Fantastic experience. Made our two kids (3 and 5) totally comfortable catching waves with their tandem coach. Mom enjoyed her surf lesson as well.
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