What to expect

Lessons take place at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu, just outside of Waikiki, but far from the crowded surf zones. This stretch of coastline offers mellow, rolling waves and wide-open space, making it an ideal location for learning to surf in a more relaxed and supportive setting.

Your session begins onshore, where your instructor will walk you through a 30-minute land-based demonstration. You'll learn the fundamentals such as how to position yourself on the board, paddle efficiently, pop up into a stable stance, and read the rhythm of the waves. Safety, ocean awareness, and local surf etiquette are all part of the intro, ensuring you head into the water feeling prepared and confident.

Once in the ocean, the real fun begins. You’ll paddle out into calm, waist-high water, with your instructor nearby to offer guidance, encouragement, and real-time feedback. You’ll take turns catching waves, standing up, and riding them in, often multiple times during the session. The focus is always on progress, safety, and fun whether you're popping up for the first time or fine-tuning your stance.

With Ala Moana’s panoramic views of the Honolulu skyline and Diamond Head in the distance, this is more than just a surf lesson, it’s a uniquely Hawaiian experience that blends learning, culture, and the joy of riding warm Pacific waves.

Group Lesson

Our most popular option for beginners to intermediate surfers, this group surf lesson in Ala Moana Beach Park delivers high-quality surf instruction at an incredible value. Your class never has more than four students for each instructor, so you’re sure to get plenty of personalized attention. Participants must be at least 12 years old or at least 100lbs. in weight.

PLEASE NOTE: Group participants are required to paddle their own surfboards back to their instructor with little or no assistance. Men over 230 lbs./women over 200 lbs. or those requiring a life jacket should book a Private Lesson for safety reasons. 

Private Surf Lesson

Whether you're catching your very first wave or looking for a safe, supportive introduction to surfing for your keiki (ages 3–11), our one-on-one private surf lesson offers a fully personalized experience. With dedicated instruction from an experienced and friendly surf coach, you'll learn at your own pace in the gentle, beginner-friendly waves of Ala Moana.

For younger kids, instructors stay close by at all times, often surfing tandem or alongside them, to ensure safety, boost confidence, and make the experience fun from start to finish. For teens and adults, the private format offers focused coaching, quicker progression, and the flexibility to tailor the session to your comfort and goals. It's the safest and most effective way to learn to surf in Hawaii.

Exclusive Adult Lesson

This is a great option for our lovely couples or groups of two. Our 2:1 student to instructor ratio makes this a great option for siblings, honeymooners, couples, or best friends wanting to share the experience in a setting more private than our traditional group lesson.

Included

• Rashguard
• Reef Shoes
• Surfboard Rental
• Leash
• Expert and Friendly Instructors

What To Bring

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Sunscreen.