Surf Lesson: Waikiki Beach Beginner's Guide

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 provided: surfboard, rash guard, reef shoes
  • All taxes and fees included
  • Professional instruction by certified teachers
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • 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
4.7
(591 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
V_n
Apr 8, 2026
HH Surf School - Very friendly & helpful staff! Safety is a priority & I appreciated the education they provide prior to leaving the surf shop. The guides are patient with beginners & offer lots of tips to catch a wave!
Review provided by Viator
Tamarad664
Apr 5, 2026
Ride the Waves of Fun at Hans Hedemann Surf School! - We had an amazing experience at Hans Hedemann Surf School! Our daughters, ages 17 and 22, had a fantastic time learning to surf. Luis and Charles were outstanding instructors, patient, encouraging, and fun. Both girls were thrilled to catch some waves and felt so accomplished by the end of the lesson. The staff at the shop were also incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this surf school for anyone looking to have a memorable day on the water!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Emma_i
Mar 17, 2026
Amazing - Our instructor was super helpful and taught us many tips. He cared about our safety but also made sure we got the best waves. Would 100% recommend.
Review provided by Viator
Ashling_g
Mar 6, 2026
Great experience for... - Great experience for first surf lesson with Hans Hedemann Surf Inc. The entire vibe and energy from the moment we arrived was awesome. The meeting area was clean, organized, and everyone there had a welcoming attitude that made us feel comfortable right away. You could tell they genuinely enjoy what they do and are happy to have you there. Before heading to the water, the instructions were clear and easy to understand, which was perfect for beginners. Our instructor Seth was fantastic. He walked us down to the beach, explained everything step by step, and showed a lot of patience and encouragement the entire time. His calm approach and positive energy made the lesson really enjoyable and helped build confidence in the water. The experience felt professional, fun, and very well run from start to finish. We also purchased the photo package for only $35, and it was absolutely worth it. They even included some video footage, which was a great bonus and made the experience even more memorable. If you’re looking for surf lessons in Waikiki, do not go anywhere else. Highly recommend Hans Hedemann Surf School.
Review provided by Viator
Rianne615
Feb 25, 2026
Nicest most patience people - The instructor Gavin very patient with us over weight novices. Paddling out is very hard. These surfers are very strong. Remember to bring tip money or you can Venmo. The water is shallow and there are coral rocks below so no head first diving. Winter is time for baby waves so good for novice. All equipment included.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jessepi8605ed
Feb 11, 2026
Gotta do it! - The perfect entry learning experience! Super fun and thorough with excellent guidance the whole way through!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Nick_w
Jan 20, 2026
Great experience and instructor! - Our instructor was Ella and she was very friendly and knowledgeable. Our surf instructor was Sergio and he was great and made the experience so much better. I highly recommend coming here. I am a solo traveler and got to meet some really cool people to catch our first waves together.
Review provided by Viator
Cheyizz13
Jan 6, 2026
Beginner friendly surfing class ! Thanks to Charlie & Keaton who were attentive to my son’s (Jaris) first attempt. - Charlie & Keaton were very attentive to guide my son’s (Jaris) first attempt to surf in Oahu’s Pacific Ocean. Tq for going the extra mile in your service!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Cat_h
Mar 22, 2026
Fun - But Don’t Rely On Photo Package - Seriously so, so fun! We’d never been surfing before and were pleasantly surprised we were able to get up on the board on the 2nd try thanks to our awesome and very helpful instructor. We appreciated all the tips and tricks he gave us throughout the whole time! Only thing that was sad was we paid for the photo package and were so excited to see our photos. However when we got back to the shop and asked for the photos they were ever so slightly confused then when we clarified we bought the photo package they said their photographer’s SD card “got wet” and the photos were not salvageable. Given their initial response and then how they said it, it was clearly an excuse for just forgetting to take photos, so that was quite disappointing. And even if the camera did get wet….uhm you’d think they’d have a waterproof camera for such an activity. Anyways. So that the reason we knocked a star. But the experience itself was fun.
Review provided by Viator
Nick_w
Mar 7, 2026
Scam operation cloaking their theft as company policy - Steals your money. Don’t book. Don’t expect any guidance around parking and you’ll probably not be able to park after circling for more than an hour. There’s valet parking available at the hotel if the zoo is full but they won’t tell you that and will instead just cancel your lesson. Had to request chargeback via my bank.
Review provided by Viator
From $112
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).