SURFING LESSONS WAIKIKI - OAHU - HAWAII - FAQ

Waikiki Beach is one of the most famous and accessible surf spots in Oahu. The gentle, consistent, rolling waves make it ideal for beginner surfers.

The weather here is consistent with plenty of sunshine, on average 300 days a year, but occasionally it will rain in the AM but not for long!

The water average temperature is warm, ranging between 75°F (24°C) in December and 82°F (28°C) in August.

We teach surf lessons every day, all year round from 7.30 am to 5 pm

We use weather charts and our local surf knowledge to estimate what conditions will be like on the day of your lesson. If we feel that there really is not enough surf on that particular day for a quality lesson, we will issue refund or suggest a different date that is convenient for you.

We meet our students at office - 2450 Prince Edward St, Honolulu, HI 96815. Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before your lesson starts.

We teach surfing at gentler breaks in spot right behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue.

Our surf instructors are aimed at both people who are learning to surf from scratch and those who have already tried it.

Kids can start surfing as early as 5 years old, but it is often best to start at around the age between 7-9 y.o.

Participants under 12 y.o. are highly recommended to do one-on-one private kid surfing lessons. Kids require special attention during a surfing lesson. It is challenging for kids to paddle out within 1 hour. Surf Instructor drags them to catch the next wave. The water level should be less deep than it is required for adults.

There is no age limit to surfing. You can sign up for any of our courses. Since we started we have taught surfing to people of very different ages, from children to students over 60 years old. The waves will always be waiting for you.

Participants must know how to swim at least 100 ft. Participants should feel comfortable and confident in the water, as surfing involves being in the ocean and dealing with waves.

We will teach you the basics of standing up, board and ocean safety (land demonstration), then we will head to the water practicing.

Doing 2 HR surf lesson participants can catch up to 20 waves. Length of each ride can vary between 100-200 ft. So, booking a 2 HR surf lesson be ready to paddle out about 3000 ft.

Some individuals need to be fully addressed, but some individuals learn better by looking at other one’s progress.

We don't combine participants from different parties. A group of 2-4 people should exist.

We film by GoPro that is mounted on a surfboard. You can bring your own GoPro and we will put it on a surfboard. We don't take responsibility if your GoPro gets broken. We have a variety of video packages available for you and your group.

In the morning the surfing spot where we teach surfing is less crowded.

Contact our Customer Service to get more information.

We hold public liability insurance provided by Sportunderwriters.com Inc. Please let us know if you need a copy of our certificate.

All Surf Lessons should be paid off in advance.

We accept credit and debit cards (processed through Stripe), PayPal, and Apple Pay. 

A full refund is being issued under 24+ hours request before a Surf Lesson starts or due to bad weather conditions at any time.

We don't give refunds due to participants extreme fatigue or sickness.

You can rebook your Surf Lesson 6+ hours before your Surf Lesson starts. It is free of charge.

Arrive 10 min before your Surf Lesson starts. 

Parking is available underground by our office at $4 per hour.

You can leave your belongings at our office.

Yes, you do, but don’t put sunscreen around your eyes.

You need to bring the same things as you go swimming.

The spot where we do surf lessons has restroom and shower facilities.

For surfing in North America, life jackets and PFDs are not required by law. Life jackets restrict the normal motion of your hands, which you use a lot for paddling around in the surf. As long as you're a confident swimmer a life jacket is pretty useless.

Rush guard is recommended.

A surfboard is included in your surf lesson price.

We don’t rent surfboards.

Goggles protect the eyes from chemicals and saltwater.

Swimming with contact lenses in the ocean can lead to bacterial contamination, eye infections, irritation and could even result in serious conditions like corneal ulcers, which could ultimately lead to more severe vision problems.

Tips are accepted and highly appreciated.