Private Surfing Instruction in Honolulu: Experience wind and waves with our 1.5-hour lesson

Experience the thrill of wind and waves with our private surfing instruction in Honolulu. Our licensed instructors will teach you ocean awareness, wave reading, and wave riding etiquette for an unforgettable adventure on the waves.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2169 Kalia Rd - All Gone Surfing Hawaii lessons commence onshore with a briefing on ocean knowledge and safety protocols. Subsequently, we usher you directly into the waves for an exhilarating encounter with the breeze and breakers. Have no fear, our certified coaches are equipped with first aid and lifeguard CPR training. Upon entering the sea,…
What's Included
  • Private lessons
  • Professional instructor
  • Local instructor
  • All activities included
  • Small-group lessons
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir t-shirts (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir rash guards (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Every surfing lesson at Gone Surfing Hawaii kicks off on the beach, starting with understanding the ocean and safety precautions. Following that, we quickly get you into the waves for a remarkable experience of wind and surf. There’s no need for concern, as our certified instructors are well-trained in first aid and lifeguard CPR. As soon as you’re in…

Location
OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Kālia Road
Meet on the beach directly behind the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, and look for the 2 large square BLUE umbrellas. Please arrive 5 minutes before your lesson time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Chawk1872
Jan 22, 2025
Best Surfing Experience in Hawaii - My experience with Gone Surfing Hawaii at the Halekulani was fantastic. My guide Tommy got me onto every wave I paddled for, was friendly, informative, and towed me when my arms were exhausted! Truly a great experience and I highly recommend!
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Canadianballfan
Jan 19, 2025
Amazing instructors - Our kids were both under twelve so they each had to pay for a private lesson. So definitely our most expensive activity we did on our holiday but both our kids were able to get up and ride waves making them feel like they had actually surfed on their holiday. Their instructors Seth and Lindsay were fantastic with our kids and both of them talked afterwards about how “cool” their instructors were. Was right outside our hotel at the Outrigger so easy to find. Is difficult to get photographs of your kids as they will be a long ways off shore so I would suggest renting a board yourself to be out in the water with a GoPro or camera to capture the event.
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Wggmff
Oct 15, 2024
Recommend this surfing company - I stayed at outrigger reef hotel. gonesurfing is the cooperation surfing company with the hotel and the meeting point is right downstairs, very convenient. I booked private lesson two times for my nine year old daughter. the instructor Seth and Josh were fantastic and patient. I also purchased photos since they are very nice!
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Katy
Jun 18, 2024
Trevor is an awesome instructor! - Booked a private lesson for my nine year old son. Trevor the instructor was fantastic and gave my son the best experience of the vacation.
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Glenda_m
May 28, 2024
Our experience - Aria, the instructor was very friendly and gave very helpful tips on surfing! My daughter had a great time and felt like she picked it up very easily. We ordered pictures as well and were able to access the photos very easily and quickly. Great service!
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Joshuasn9996gr
May 24, 2024
Gone Surfing Great family fun!!! - It was so fun. My daughters thought it was the best part of our Hawaii trip. The guys were so nice and encouraging. The pictures were great. They made everything easy
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Erika_l
Apr 29, 2024
Beautiful morning out in the water - Owen was very personable and knowledgeable. I’m a real beginner but with his instruction I felt comfortable and calm in the water.
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Maria_t
Sep 14, 2023
Trevor and Maya were... - Trevor and Maya were excellent! I felt like they were my friends and I’ve known them forever. They made our experience comfortable and fun. This was a highlight of our honeymoon!
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Rodneyw4039
Aug 7, 2023
We had "Gone Surfing" and had a fantastic experience - Waikiki was the perfect place to learn how to surf. It was the first time for both my teenage daughter and I to give it a try. Neither of us are Olympic swimmers, but we managed to paddle out and take several waves during the 1.5 hour lesson. Tommy and Trevor were great as they provided helpful hints, encouragement, and made the whole experience memorable. The photos and video footage were fantastic. One sequence captured the two of us taking the same wave with Diamond Head in the background. I would recommend Gone Surfing to anyone who is looking for a fun and unforgettable experience with the help of some Surfing Pros.
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Nora_b
Feb 8, 2025
it was not a good... - it was not a good experience, i had made the reservation through the hotline, and there were altogether 2 person who had answered my phone, and finally made the reservation for me ,and i had emphasized that i need a surfing lesson with phones and videos, and had made it for at least 5 times, and they all confirmed that it was a lesson with videos and photos. but at last, there was no photographer in my class at all, and the tutor said the photographer had already come, and told me that there were photos uploading, and let me wait for the e-mail. but finally, after i waited for 4 hours and didn't get the e-mail and phoned the viator again, the viator emailed me back and told me that i didn't mentain the photos at all ? for the whole thing , i need a feedback
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From $169
up to 4 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).