Surf Lesson: Waikiki Beach Beginner Experience

Join a group lesson in Waikiki and learn to ride waves like a pro with professional instruction. Surfing is muscle memory, so get ready to catch your first wave!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 150 Kapahulu Ave - Embark on a surfing adventure with a Waikiki group lesson designed for beginners and solo travelers aged 14 and above. Following an informative safety briefing and sand practice to enhance muscle memory, participants head into the ocean with their instructor for practical coaching and assistance. It is essential for all…
What's Included
  • Safe storage lockers for belongings
  • All equipment: surfboard, rash guard, reef shoes
  • 2-hour group lesson
  • All taxes and fees included
  • Professional instruction from certified teacher
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the thrill of surfing at Oahu’s renowned Waikiki Beach with a 2-hour group lesson guided by certified, professional instructors. Join other beginners to uncover the techniques of wave riding, beginning with a safety briefing and on-sand instruction before venturing into the ocean. With a favorable student-to-instructor ratio of 1:3 or 1:4,…

Location
150 Kapahulu Ave
Kapahulu Avenue
Please check in at the surf shop 20 - 30 minutes prior to activity which is located at Queen Kapiolani Hotel Lobby Surf Shop
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jandhb2017
Sep 14, 2026
Great Experience - We've been to Hans Hedemann Surf School twice - once recently and once 2 years ago. That says a lot right there. We had such a good experience the first time that we were willing to pay for it a second time. The safety prep is done well and the instructors really stick with you out in the water. It's been a great experience overall.
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Tony_j
Sep 3, 2026
Awesome experience - Everyone was nice and explained everything we needed to know. Instructors were great and very knowledgeable.
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T3931eojorgeb
Aug 24, 2026
Surfing - This was honestly a great experience. Celebrated our anniversary first time surfing and had so much fun. I would definetly recommend this and is also kid appropriate. They also offered footage and video at an extra cost that was worth it.
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Susan_m
Aug 23, 2026
Must do in Waikiki! - This was an awesome excursion, so much fun!! The instructors were great, very patient. Highly recommend!!
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Devink276
Aug 12, 2026
Waikiki Surfing - I decided to take a last minute surfing class and absolutely loved it. The staff was very friendly, the instructor Seth was amazing. I would definitely recommend taking lessons here.
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Excursion51021669242
Jul 29, 2026
Alex - Beautiful experience I loved it thank you so much!!!!!
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F1870rdjorgee
Jul 24, 2026
Good vibes only - Had my first surfing lesson ever and had tons of fun will definitely come back in the future.
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Joycec486
Jul 8, 2026
NIKO ROCKS!!!! - NIKO ROCKS!!!! I had the best time and went from having no experience to getting up on the board a bunch of times. It was really such a great lesson, I went back for another one two days later. So much fun, Thanks, I'll see ya next year! Photo package was totally worth it too.
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Shaverph
Jul 4, 2026
Loved this so much! - We loved this experience so much! We had a group of 8 with 6 teens/young adults and everyone loved it. The instructors Nico and Gavin learned our names, encouraged us and we learned so much from them! They worked hard the entire time pushing us to catch as many waves as possible. Highly recommend!
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Joseph_h
Jun 27, 2026
Amazing instructor! - Seth is an amazing instructor! Super knowledgeable and just a cool dude… I 180’d into riding switch and switch 180’d back into regular my 1st time ever surfing!!!🏄‍♂️
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From $112
up to 30 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).