U will get it🤙 - It was an incredible feeling to catch my first wave. Honestly, I thought it would be easier. But with a great instructor like Mitch, you can definitely do it.

It is nice to have them respond in Japanese - All instruction and timing for the ride was handled in Japanese. As I was alone, there was no one to look at my luggage, but I was given it. They also told me beforehand where to change.

What I hoped for and more - Instructors Keoni and Kalani were exactly what my family and I needed to catch our first waves! They both were very encouraging and accommodating on the water. They seemed to know how to give us just the right amount of information to improve our technique without overloading us or making us get stuck in our heads. They really impressed upon me the spirit of surfing in relaxing into it, only good vibes here. I could not have stayed on the water as long as I did without these guys as well! They do so much of the heavy lifting to get you straight into the action of catching waves. They help you get momentum to catch the wave, they help tow you out into the water and back into position after catching a wave (praise be these men’s back muscles). I really appreciate how they took care of my mom during the lesson. After she had been surfing for a while, (caught a wave on her first try thanks to these guys by the way!) she decided that she’d had enough but wanted to stay on the water to watch. And they towed her around on her board to all the different spots we went and made sure she had a good view all while making sure the rest of us kept catching waves. They made her feel so safe and included and that meant the world to me. The location couldn’t have been better when we went as well! The waves were very exciting without being intimidating or boring, it struck the perfect balance for us. The beach and water were beautiful. I even saw a sea turtle while I was on a wave! A truly magical experience. Banzai Surf School gave us an unforgettable day on the North Shore and I cannot recommend them enough!

BEST SURF SCHOOL EVER - My girlfriend and I had an incredible experience learning to surf with Kalani at North Shore Banzai Surf School. From the very start, Kalani was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. He explained everything clearly, from ocean safety to technique, and made sure we felt comfortable and confident before getting in the water. What really stood out was how patient and encouraging he was—he broke things down in a way that was easy to understand, and his passion for surfing really showed. Thanks to his guidance, we were both able to catch waves and truly enjoy the experience. If you’re looking for someone who’s not only intelligent and skilled but also genuinely invested in helping you succeed, Kalani is the person to go with. We couldn’t recommend North Shore Banzai Surf School more highly!

First surf lesson - This was my first ever surf lesson and I can definitely recommend it to everyone! Instructor has great teaching skills and a lot of positive energy, so after a while I was able to catch the waves :) It was an amazing time and a lot of fun!

Our experience was very... - Our experience was very good. He was super kind and patient with my 10 year old, very encouraging too. Overall, one the highlights for our trip. Thank you!

Great for kids, fun, experience of a lifetime - This surf lesson was the highlight of our vacation for my sons (ages 14 and 11)! This was their first time surfing and I had mom nerves but Kelani was terrific with them and they were up on their boards very quickly with minimal instructional sand time. Highly recommend visiting the North Shore, worth the trip even if the only thing you do is this surf lesson!

Surfing is great. - It was my first time surfing, and I really enjoyed it and was more satisfied than I expected. The instructor was friendly and funny! A Japanese person living in Hawaii was able to respond in Japanese, which was really helpful! Super recommended for those considering surfing in Hawaii (*^^*)

Great Experience - We had a great time! Instructors were great and very friendly. They did a great job making sure we all had plenty of opportunities to catch some waves. We had 4 kids from ages 11 - 16 who all were able to surf easily! We even saw sea turtles!

Thank you for the best experience. - This was the first challenge for the family, but Keoni's friendly personality and appropriate advice helped the whole family ride the wave. It was a wonderful experience to ride the waves in beautiful scenery. I am very happy to have had another good time with my family. Thank you, Keoni. If you are in doubt, please try it. I don't think you'll regret it! I recommend Banzai Surf School 👍