Surfing Lessons On Waikiki Beach: Learn Ocean, Culture, and Ride Year-Round Perfect Waves

Experience the thrill of surfing on Waikiki Beach! Learn about the ocean, Hawaiian culture, and ride perfect waves year-round. Book your lesson now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Big Wave Dave at Surf & Coffee - What Will Happen During My Lesson?
    You can expect that your first lesson will start on the beach with your instructor. You will spend about 20 minutes learning proper water safety and etiquette, paddling technique, turning the surfboard, maneuvering over waves and positioning to stand up and ride your first wave….
What's Included
  • use of locker to store belongings
  • Professional instructor
  • All required equipment (Surfboard & Leash)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Photography - with advance reservations
  • Rash Guard rental $5
  • Optional Lock rental. $5. or bring your own
Additional Information

This travel agency aspires for you to enjoy an unparalleled experience, partake in enjoyable activities, gain knowledge about the sea, embrace Hawaiian traditions, and crucially, learn the art of surfing at the renowned Waikiki Beach which is year-round paradise for surfers. Waikiki Beach is famous for its amiable extended waves that roll in throughout the day.

  • MUST be able to swim.
Location
Big Wave Dave at Surf & Coffee
Lewers Street
Big Wave Dave Surf & Coffee located at 226 Lewers St #154 next door to Roy's restaurant. ***CHECK IN - 20 minutes prior to lesson start time.*** Please walk into the cafe and you will see the Surf Side Retail / Check In area..... we will get you signed in there.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Daniel_g
Aug 10, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Instructor was very pleasant and caring. A ton of fun. Will definitely schedule class with Tanner next time.
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Stephanie_u
Aug 4, 2025
Do it! - I’m 43 and this was me first surf lesson. Both instructors were great and the surf was really fun. Had a good sized turtle hanging out near us too.
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Anne
Aug 2, 2025
Great experience for novices or just need some tips to improve. - My three grandchildren, ages 16 and 17, had a great time. They had some experience surfing in California, but this lesson put them over the top. We are in Maui now and they rented boards and have not seen much of them since. Well worth taking the lesson.
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Angie
Jul 26, 2025
Fabulous experience - This was an amazing trip! Lynne comes so prepared and is an expert on the different fish. She makes everyone feel comfortable, even my non swimming husband. Our 16 year old son had a blast!
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Charles_c
Jul 26, 2025
Great coach - Very fun. Coach Joshua is patient and helps me catch waves. Able to stand up multiple times. Very good experience
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Lauren_b
Jul 23, 2025
Awesome! - We had an amazing time! We had Josh as our instructor and he was really helpful and cool to talk to. The learning process was really simple and they explained how to get up on the board very well. Was able to stand on every wave because of their help and it was our first time surfing :)
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Stacey_g
Jul 13, 2025
Surf lesson - Awesome experience! My 18, 15, and 10 all took a lesson at the same time and all of them loved it! Everything was seamless. Highly recommend bringing your own or renting the rash guards which are not included- $5 to rent though!
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Jayde_b
Jul 12, 2025
Great first lesson. Got... - Great first lesson. Got us on the boards and riding waves quickly. Super fun and now i feel comfortable to practice with my partner alone. Would go back for more advanced lessons!
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Jeannie_l
Jul 5, 2025
Everyone got up and... - Everyone got up and surfing while in Hawaii. And the shop serves great food and coffee. What’s not to love?
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Xuebo_y
Jul 19, 2025
Great instructors, nice... - Great instructors, nice weather, great waves for beginners. I was part of a group of 7 people. Caught few waves with instructors’ help.
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From $129
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).