Kona Surf Lesson: Beginner-friendly Training in Kahaluu by Lifeguard-Certified Instructors

Join our beginner-friendly surf lesson in Kahaluu, Kona, led by lifeguard-certified instructors. Learn to surf in a safe and comfortable environment, guaranteed to ride a wave!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kahalu’u Beach Park - This is a small group lesson there will be a ratio of 3 students to one instructor.
    Once arriving at the beach, all surfers will be sized up for gear with a foam top surfboard, reef walker surf shoes to protect your feet, and a SPF surf shirt to protect against sunburn and surf rash.
    After getting outfitted with gear a…
What's Included
  • Foam top surfboard included
  • Reef walker surf shoes provided
  • SPF surf shirt available for use
What's Not Included
  • Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, Gratuity
Additional Information

Master the art of surfing with the top local surf teachers in Kona, with a focus on beginners across all ages and abilities. Enjoy a secure, enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere where we assure your first successful wave ride. Ohana Surf Lessons is fully covered by insurance and boasts a team of instructors who are certified lifeguards, as well as First Aid…

Location
Kahalu’u Beach Park
Ali‘i Drive
All surf lessons take place at Kahaluu Beach Park in Kailua Kona HI.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kelsey_m
May 31, 2025
Super fun day learning to surf! - Had a fun day on the water! Took 3 kids (10, 12, and 12) and the crew was patient, supportive and fun the whole time! Water and location were perfect for the kids with snorkeling nearby for the non-surfers! Kids loved catching multiple waves, seeing the fish and spotting a turtle! Info on meet up spot, plan and parking was perfect!
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Heatherhj2715ou
May 5, 2025
Fun to the Max - An experience of a lifetime for my sons who have always dreamed of surfing in Hawaii! They really enjoyed their time with Max, their instructor, who was experienced, knowledgeable and fun. Would highly recommend!
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Baileyg154
May 4, 2025
Very fun!! - Max was a great instructor, it was everyone’s first time surfing and we all got up on our boards quick. Max cultivated a very fun and encouraging environment, would recommend!
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878trumann
Apr 13, 2025
Had a Blast - I had never been surfing before until my lesson with Brandon. I showed up to the beach a bit nervous but his attitude and confidence in the water really took the edge off. He said he would get me up on waves and totally followed through. Respect. -Truman
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A6261ztryans
Apr 3, 2025
Best surf lessons on the big island! - We had Max as our instructor and he was great! He got everyone in our group up on multiple waves even while it seemed some of the other instructors around us were struggling to get there groups to catch the waves. Would definitely recommend asking for Max as your instructor!
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O3103rdrogerw
Apr 1, 2025
First timers at Kahalu’u with Max and Jason - Our instructors Max and Jason were extremely knowledgeable and encouraging! Our lesson happened to be during the worst surfing conditions of the day (windy, choppy, small waves) but almost everyone in our family (13 to 57!) was able to stand up on the board by the end of the session. Max is definitely a pro and we appreciated his attention to safety. Max used his knowledge of the reef and the break at Kahalu’u to get each of us a bunch of good attempts while keeping us safe. Mahalo!
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Trek01438994177
Mar 30, 2025
Best Experience - Max, Max and Carl were so so great!! they were patient, gave us all great tips and clear instructions and there were 10 of so we had a big group but they were organized and just really cool. We all had so much fun! Definitely book a lesson if you're wanting to learn to surf!
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672ashlynnm
Mar 12, 2025
Great time with Koa and Carl - We had a great time with Koa and Carl! All 6 of us were able to get up on the board. They were very accommodating and gave great instructions.
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Sandra_c
May 3, 2025
Fun surfing experience - Max and Poa were great enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors! The location was good too. The instructions were outstanding the help they provided made our families first surf experience a success. The only downside was they didn’t have enough beginner style boards that were appropriate size for our various body weights.
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Jdsv7533mk
Apr 4, 2025
Not So Great Experience! - Instructors where nice and kind but they did not seem very involve in their teaching… They where way to relax and could have shown more interest in our improvment. The 2 instructors where talking more to each orher than ourselves. Flirting was also very inapropriate and insisting to receive tips also. Overall tje rashgard was very cheap and we tought we would get a wetsuit. My daughter has received beginner’s class in Costa Rica and Morocco and the Experience was much better over there. Sorry but I don’t recommend.
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From $170
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).