What to Expect

Meet your instructors on the sands of Waikīkī. The coaching team is personally selected and trained by Jamie, bringing his approach to surfing into a lesson built around beginners and first-time surfers. Get fitted with your equipment, meet your coach, and prepare for the water just steps from the shoreline.

Before paddling out, start with instruction on the beach. Your coach walks you through ocean awareness, paddling, stance, and the pop-up, giving you time to practice the movement and make adjustments while your board is still sitting firmly on the sand.

Then grab your board and walk into the Waikīkī surf. Your instructor stays nearby to help position you for incoming waves, work on your timing, and coach you through each attempt. Paddle, catch the wave, pop up and when something doesn’t quite click, get specific feedback before turning around and trying again.

As the lesson continues, those small corrections begin adding up. You’ll have repeated opportunities to catch waves, work on your balance, and become more comfortable on the board. Shared lessons maintain a 4:1 surfer-to-instructor ratio, while private lessons give you a dedicated instructor who can tailor the coaching to your pace, confidence, and goals.

Finish back on the sand with a better feel for paddling, positioning, standing up, and what it actually feels like to ride a Waikīkī wave. Professional photo and video packages are also available for guests who want their first rides captured from outside the water.

Lesson Options

Group Surf Lesson - The most social and budget-friendly way to learn. Join other first-time and beginner surfers while still receiving individual coaching within a 4:1 surfer-to-instructor ratio.

ʻOhana Surf Lesson - Ohana means family. This lesson keeps the experience within your own family or group of friends. Your group receives personalized land instruction followed by in-water coaching with a 4:1 surfer-to-instructor ratio.

Private Surf Lesson - Get one-on-one instruction built entirely around your comfort, experience, and goals. With nobody else competing for your instructor’s attention, you receive immediate feedback after each wave and more opportunity to focus on the parts of surfing you want to improve.

Included

• Soft-top surfboard, fins, and leash
• Rash guard and reef shoes
• Beach and in-water surf instruction

Requirements

• Group surf lessons are for ages 12+
• Children under 10 are recommended to take private lessons
• Bring swimwear and sunscreen
• Group and semi-private lessons maintain a 4:1 surfer-to-instructor ratio