The 10 Best Surf Lessons on Oahu

1.Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 582 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $112Our pick

Learn to surf Waikiki with Hans Hedemann Surf, including gear, small-group coaching, safety instruction, and time on gentle waves.

“We had such a fun surf lesson with Willy at Waikiki Beach! The shop crew was super welcoming and explained the safety stuff really clearly. Willy was awesome — he made sure we caught the best waves and went above and beyond to help us out. We even spotted a sea turtle while surfing! Definitely an experience we’ll never forget. Surfing USA !!”

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2.Beginner-Friendly Waikiki Beach Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 425 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Learn to surf Waikiki with lifeguard-certified instructors, small groups, gear, and 70 minutes of guided time on beginner-friendly waves.

“Excellent teachers and the pictures came out awesome! Highly recommended.”

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3.Surfing Lessons On Waikiki Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Learn to surf in Waikiki with gear, lockers, and small-group coaching, plus practical advice on waves, price, safety, and what to expect.

“Amazing experience as a first time surfer in Hawaii! Cody was super helpful and I was able to catch a few waves! Awesome experience and memory”

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4.Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123Top rated

Learn to surf Waikiki with a private 90-minute lesson, patient instructors, small-group attention, and a real chance to ride your first wave.

“I was disappointed with our instructor. He was young and didn’t give us much instruction. He also spent most of his time with my beautiful daughter. There was another lesson going on next to us with an older instructor who was much more involved. Not worth my money.”

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5.Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95Best value

Learn to surf on Oahu’s North Shore with patient local instructors, beginner waves, included gear, and a chance to spot sea turtles.

“Suzy and Matthew were awesome! Our two sons took a beginner surfing lesson with them, and they had a great time. The waves were a good size for beginners. Would highly recommend!”

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6.Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Learn to surf in Waikiki with patient instructors, quality gear, shuttle service, safety coaching, and optional photos for families and beginners.

“My two kids and niece had an awesome time surfing in Oahu. They loved every minute of it. They felt that the team was super helpful in guiding them, teaching them, catching their every surf move on the go pro or from ashore. This company takes pride in their work and makes sure that anyone looking to learn to surf gets the most of it. Thank you!!! You made a great core memory for them!!”

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7.Waikiki 2-Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 2 hours · from $103

Learn to surf beyond Waikiki’s crowds with pro surfers, small groups, safe instruction, and plenty of beginner-friendly waves.

“Had such a fantastic time during our surfing lesson! Our instructor Kai was super friendly, patient and clearly passionate about what he does. He made sure everyone in the group was having fun and feeling confident out on the water. He gave great tips and was cheering everyone on the whole time, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Can’t recommend this enough if you're looking for a fun and memorable surfing experience.”

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8.Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Learn to surf in Waikiki with private guidance, quality boards, safety coaching, and flexible pacing for beginners and families.

“I had an awesome time learning how to surf with Max. This was my first time surfing and he was a great instructor. He adapted my lesson to match my skill level—as I figured things out, he gave me new things to learn. Instructions were easy to follow and when I did what he said, I could surf! I saw folks out there who were trying to learn on their own and they were having a hard time and weren't having fun. The lesson makes a big difference. 10/10. Highly recommend and can't wait to do this again.”

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9.Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Learn to surf at Ala Moana in a tiny group, catch beginner-friendly waves, and receive edited GoPro photos and videos by email.

“Excellent experience; highly recommend. A fantastic entry point into surfing regardless of skill level.”

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10.Private 1-on-1 Surf Lesson with Videos and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $160

Learn to surf at Waikiki with a private instructor, patient coaching, beginner-friendly waves, and same-day photos and videos.

“Jake was so patient and very kind. I felt like a queen riding those small waves. Even though I couldn’t see anything I felt safe with him! He functioned as my eyes and surf instructor basically.😂10/10 would do it again!”

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