About this experience
Want to learn how to surf? There’s no better place to start than Hawaii, where the art of surfing has been cultivated for centuries. Get a fun-filled introduction with this 2-hour lesson at Barbers Point, a beach on the west side of Oahu that has good waves and no crowds. Your expert instructor shows you the basics to get you up on the board and catching waves. Choose a private one-on-one lesson or a small-group lesson with no more than four people per instructor.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 15 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 15 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years for group bookings
- Minimum age is 5 years for private bookings
What is included
- Surf Gear such as reef shoes, surfboard, leash, long-sleeved rash guard.
- Experienced lifeguard, CPR certified instructors.
- Use of board and other necessary equipment
- 1-hour surf lesson with a qualified instructor
- Never more than 4 students/instructor.
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
You will head to Eisenhower Beach / Kalaeloa Beach Park to meet your surfing instructor. Your instructor is an expert who even matches you up with the right surfboard. Then begin your lesson on the sand where you learn the proper techniques for paddling and popping up on your board. You might even hear some of the history of surfing as you practice.
When you feel comfortable, grab your board and walk into the warm Hawaiian ocean. Your instructor is there in the water with you, helping you to know when to paddle and when to get up. You have plenty of time after your introduction to practice in the water and refine your new skills.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Head down Coral Sea Rd (1.9 mi) just pass Tripoli Rd. you will see a cattle guard gate on the left side, (Gate open on weekends). Please park outside and walk through the left side of gate straight up to the beach a you will see our Surf HNL tents.
Languages and tickets
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Surf HNL
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years for group bookings
- Minimum age is 5 years for private bookings
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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