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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular workshops on Oahu. What each one is really like on the day, what it costs and who runs it.
2-hour Waikiki surf lesson with included gear and lockers. Learn paddling and standing fast with pro guidance at Hans Hedemann Surf.
Most Popular“Niko was amazing. Was extremely helpful and knowledgeable not only about surfing but how to teach to a novice like me! He was also very patient with my daughter and was able to get both of use surfing 🏄♀️ 🌊”
Beginner-friendly Waikiki surf lesson with lifeguard-certified coaching, provided gear, and plenty of wave time in a small group.
Small-group Waikiki surf lesson with gear included, locker access, and real coaching for your first waves on Oahu’s beginner-friendly coast.
“Derek was super awesome!! Such a great instructor and knew exactly what he was doing! My brother and I caught countless of waves! I recommend to book in the morning if you’re looking for higher tides, afternoon is good if you want to start off with smaller waves, which is what we did!”
Catch Waikiki waves with a private group lesson from Stoke Drift Surf School: safety talk on land, then about an hour in the ocean.
“We enjoyed our experience. Chaz was kind, knowledgeable and his experience with beginners showed. He did an excellent job with the instructions. The entire staff was helpful and assisted in any way possible.”
Beginner-friendly North Shore surf lesson in Hauula with 15-minute beach coaching, ocean practice, gear included, and a turtle tour.
“It was amazing! It was an unforgettable private lesson with my family and there was 5 of us total. Andy and John are an amazing team and taught us the basics on how to surf, we all managed to stay on the board by the end of it! I would recommend to everyone who wants…”
Waikiki surf lessons with courtesy shuttle, pro coaching, and full gear at Ohana Surf Project. Beginner-friendly, photos optional.
“I was nervous about surfing since I have zero experience, but Luke was great! He was patient and explained everything. He even taxi-ed us back out which saved me because I'm certainly not in as good as shape to paddle so much.”
Certified Waikiki 2-tank wreck-and-reef scuba with provided gear, Sea Tiger-style wreck options, pro guides, and snacks for $269.
“I had a great dive with Dylan and Yoshi! Dylan was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone on our dive was prepared and Yoshi kept everyone safe. The shop was really convenient to get to from anywhere in Waikiki, but the reason I chose this center was because it was a 5 minute walk from…”
A 2-hour beginner group surf lesson in Waikiki with pro surfers, gear included, and coaching focused on getting you standing fast.
Private 1.5-hour Waikiki surf lesson with a required land safety session, board/wax/sunscreen included, and coaching to help you stand.
“Max was great! He was knowledgeable and patient for beginner surfers. Make sure to show up 15 minutes early for land practice. 10/10 would recommend!”
A less-crowded beginner surf lesson in Oahu with GoPro footage, personalized coaching, and edited videos emailed after your session.
“Mike was such a great teacher!!! We were all able to stand up on the first try and had a great experience. The go pro videos made the experience even more fun. I highly recommend booking this surf lesson, I think we totally got our moneys worth so happy we went with this company!”
Semi-private surf lessons in Waikiki with pickup, included gear, coaching for all levels, and professional photos to buy after.
“This was a great course. We had never surfed before and they were so encouraging and helpful! We both were able to get on the board and ride some waves!! We had so much fun!!”
SUP yoga in Honolulu at Ala Moana’s Magic Island. Learn poses on a paddleboard with a small group, then enjoy ocean savasana.
“Had so much fun. The instructor was very welcoming and made it easy and no stress. Photo package is also good value for money, you would be silly not to add it on”
Learn beginner surfing on Oahu’s North Shore with small-group coaching, included gear, and stand-up practice in about two hours.
“Can not recommend enough. Eric was patient, explained in detail, and was encouraging. I am 50 and have always wanted to try, 10/10 experience.”
A private North Shore Oahu surf lesson with one-on-one coaching plus board and rash guard rental for ages 4+.
“It was a great experience!”
Private 1-on-1 surf lesson in Honolulu. Learn safety, paddling and pop-ups, with same-day videos and photos. Guaranteed a wave.
“I had an amazing surfing lesson and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The instructor was extremely professional, patient, and encouraging, which made a huge difference, especially for someone who wants to progress quickly. Everything was explained clearly, from safety rules to proper technique, and the feedback in the water was spot on. The lesson…”
Waikiki to the North Shore, and the whole loop in between.
