Waikiki Surf Lesson: Group Surfing Experience

Join a group lesson in Waikiki and learn to ride waves like a pro with professional instruction. Surfing is muscle memory, so get ready to catch your first wave!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 150 Kapahulu Ave - An ideal choice for starting your surfing journey. Participants must be at least 14 years old. If you’re visiting alone and wish to join a group lesson, you must be able to swim and paddle back to the instructor.
What's Included
  • Safe storage lockers for belongings
  • All equipment provided: surfboard, rash guard, reef shoes
  • All taxes and fees included
  • Professional instruction by certified teachers
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities (left to individual discretion)
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-hour group surfing lesson in Oahu, where you’ll learn to ride the waves like the Island’s renowned celebrities. With the guidance of a certified, professional tutor, join a small group with a low trainer to student ratio of 1 to every 3-4 learners. The Waikiki Surf Lesson begins with a 10-minute safety presentation at our surf store before…

Location
150 Kapahulu Ave
Kapahulu Avenue
Please check in at the surf shop 20 - 30 minutes prior to activity which is located at Queen Kapiolani Hotel Lobby Surf Shop
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Venture65421672918
Oct 31, 2025
FUN (& SAFE) Surfing Experience - We loved taking a group lesson so much with Hans Hedemann (HH) school that we decided to go again the next week!! Each class was unique based on the instructor, teaching style, time of day, and wave size. For our first class we had Charlie (Charles) who was a great instructor and really laid back. Safety is number one priority with the HH school, which I really appreciated. I struggled getting up the first time for a long period of time but everyone in the class (my friend and one other person) were all beginners and had no issues getting up and down. Our first class was Sat morning at 8 AM - where the waves were small and no one was out in the water. The HH school takes you to a spot where usually you don’t have a lot of school and have some privacy (and less stress) of running into other surfers. The principal is the same with skiing, once you make it “down” - get out of the way for others to go as well. Perfect small waves for the first class and we had a lot of fun!! Our second class was with Sergio, who showed us a different technique for getting up (and this was a bit easier for me) and I was able to fully ride the waves on Thursday at 2 pm. It was much windier and the waves were bigger but it worked out better since we had a bit more “experience”. There were two other schools out there but we rarely had any “close calls”. My friend and I did the group class both times and the second time it was just us two - so it was more of a semi private lesson. Both were amazing instructors and I couldn’t recommend this school enough!! Our other friends will be going as well this week. Mahalo!!
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Eura_v
Oct 29, 2025
Yolo - It was an incredible experience! Charles is an exceptional coach. I was fortunate enough to book a group class, but unfortunately, I ended up doing it alone. 🤣🙌 The unforgettable experience of surfing on our way to the beach was simply unforgettable. We spotted a massive turtle peeking underneath the water. It was so enormous that I can hardly believe it! Every moment of it was worth it. Thank you all so much! ❤️
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Susan_d
Oct 28, 2025
It was a fantastic... - It was a fantastic experience! My son was in good hands with his surf guide and he taught my son well and gave him encouragement.
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Villekaer
Oct 22, 2025
Awesome experience - Just came back from an awesome very first surfing lesson with @Gavin Hogan in Waikiki, Oahu. I was with my two daughters, age 14 and 17. Gavin was super cool and sweet, we all felt safe and all of us were standing on the first wave 🙏💪
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Fine65
Oct 20, 2025
Wonderful experience! - Super experienced coaches, perfect break location, professional safety and basic instructional intro, and every student of different backgrounds and ages had a really fun time!!
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Stephenrg2752yk
Oct 18, 2025
Awesome! - Awesome time!! Charlie, Peter and Luis were great! The surf spot was a good one and not crowded at Waikīkī beach. I will go again next time! Thank you!
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Pele_g
Oct 14, 2025
So fun! - We had the best time. Charlie made us super comfortable for our first time. Was very supportive and encouraging. Would one hundred percent recommend this for any beginners looking to catch some waves.
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Carrie_l
Oct 13, 2025
So fun beautiful day - Luise is super nice everyone was so great! Lockers available - and water. You watch a video that explains everything.
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F9679qpkaties
Oct 11, 2025
Great experience - It was a great experience, the instructor was super helpful, got me upright on the board in 1 session, the staff were informative and friendly.
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Nataliehq1391zg
Oct 2, 2025
10/10 Experience! - What a memorable experience! Massive thanks to the team at Hans Hedemann for making me feel welcomed and comfortable to go at my own pace. Special shoutout to Seth for being an awesome instructor. Would definitely recommend to others! 🤙
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From $112
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).