Surfing Experience: Waikiki with Firefighter Guides

Discover the art of surfing with a Hawaiian firefighter. Many off-duty firefighters spend their days surfing and sharing their love for the ocean with others. These skilled watermen provide an exceptional guided experience in Waikiki.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kuhio Beach Park - A surfing lesson in Waikiki combines adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. The day usually starts on the soft sands of Waikiki Beach, where the instructor gives a brief overview of surfing fundamentals. This includes learning how to paddle, balance on the board, and execute the pop-up motion to stand. Safety tips and…
What's Included
  • Surfboards
What's Not Included
  • Return transportation may not be provided due to continuous bookings
Location
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue
Kalākaua Avenue
I will be right at the Duke statue looking for you. Please approach me and ask if I’m Jake
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Edwinpt3073jy
Feb 19, 2026
Amazing experience - Jake is the best surf instructor in the area! Patient and knowledgeable! Thank you!
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Michaela_l
Feb 14, 2026
Made me happy!! - I was very kindly informed by message about the meeting place and received very nicely! The instructions and feedback were clear, I felt totally safe! It was one of the best experiences ever for me to surf Waikiki Beach with an experienced surfer and firefighter! Mahalo
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Michaelalp3980wh
Feb 13, 2026
Surfing with Firefighter_ perfect experience in Waikiki - It was an incredibly nice experience surfing with Jake as a teacher!! I felt very safe, he gave me valuable tips...it was perfect!! Mahalo
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H9526exkristys
Jan 29, 2026
Amazing experience! - Amazing experience! Family of 4, First time surfers and these guys were great! Super helpful!, Super patient and alot of fun! We would highly recommend!!
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Peneip
Jan 24, 2026
Surfs Up - Thank you Jake and Javan for a great time on the water. It was an awesome time. Jake was very friendly and professional while Javan was very supportive. They helped us catch our very first wave on the islands. It was amazing. Highly recommend to everyone.
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Lightpacker386167
Jan 24, 2026
Great lessons. Highly recommended! - Jake and his son are the pro. Super helpful and made sure you get the waves even if we are super beginners.
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Wendywz8390dv
Jan 22, 2026
CATCH A WAVE - My kids and I had an awesome time surfing with Jake and his son Javan. From the start, they showed us so much aloha and made us feel safe and comfortable in the ocean, especially since it was our first time. They were patient, encouraging, and really took care of us the whole lesson. Waikiki is such a beautiful spot for beginner surfers, and the waves were perfect. Don’t be shy to book a lesson with them, they’ll definitely get you on plenty waves. Mahalo to Jake and Javan for an unforgettable experience!
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Maneeshd2026
Jan 21, 2026
These dudes rock! - These guys are awesome! 🏄🏽‍♂️ Really good chat and chill'd throughout 🤙🏽 would definitely recommend. Great with kids
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Rachelnmendoza
Jan 20, 2026
Just book the surf lesson! You won’t regret it! Jake’s the best. - We had a great surfing lesson with Jake. It was my daughter’s first time surfing and Jake was very patient and encouraging. He communicated well before the lesson, showed up EARLY, and made sure we both caught a good wave. We even got lucky and saw a couple of sea turtles during the lesson! 10 out of 10, we recommend booking a lesson with Jake if you’re visiting Waikiki!
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Marleer0sej
Jan 7, 2026
So much fun! - It went really well! Jake picked us up at our location which was really convenient. He made sure we knew all the safety rules and then we had a blast! I would recommend doing this activity if you’re in Waikiki, it’s worth it.
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From $77
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).