Surf Lesson Oahu: Small Group with GoPro Videos
Catch more waves in 90 minutes than you would in a crowded lesson
A small-group surf lesson on Oahu limited to two students, held away from Waikiki's crowded breaks with a live guide in English or Japanese. You'll learn wave basics and surfing etiquette on the beach, then paddle out to catch as many waves as possible while GoPro cameras capture the action. Surfboards, rash guards and reef shoes are provided. Edited videos and photos are emailed to you after the lesson.
What’s included
- Surfboards, rash guards and reef shoes.
- GoPro cameras to capture your rides.
- edited videos and photos emailed to you after the lesson.
- instruction from a live guide in English or Japanese.
- Every day 07:00 09:00 11:00 13:00
Information
Learn to surf on Oahu's quieter breaks in a small group of two with a live guide, surfboards and rash guards included: all your waves captured on GoPro and sent to you edited.
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The experience
The lesson starts on the beach with a guide walking you through how waves work, basic surfing technique and the unwritten rules of the lineup. Once you're in the water, the focus shifts to getting you standing and riding as many waves as you can in the time you have. Because the group stays at two people, there's no waiting for your turn. The guide can focus on your form and timing instead of managing a crowd.
GoPro cameras capture your rides from the water, so you're not relying on memory or a phone held by someone on shore. After the lesson, the footage gets edited and emailed to you, giving you a record of what you actually did rather than what you think you did. The guide speaks English or Japanese, and all gear (surfboards, rash guards and reef shoes) comes with the lesson at no extra cost.
The 90-minute window is tight enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day, but long enough to move past the first paddle-out jitters and into actual wave-catching. You'll need to be comfortable in the water and have at least moderate fitness. The guide will pick a break suited to beginners, not a beach where you're fighting conditions the whole time.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Japanese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the difference between this lesson and the crowded group classes at Waikiki?
This lesson caps at two students instead of eight or ten, which means you're not waiting between sets and the guide can give you real feedback on every wave. The break itself is quieter (a local spot instead of the tourist beach), so you're learning in calmer water with fewer people paddling around.
Do I need to know how to surf already?
No. The lesson starts with fundamentals on the beach and assumes you're a beginner. You'll need to be able to swim and have moderate fitness, but surfing experience is not required.
How do I get the videos after the lesson?
The guide films your session on GoPro cameras during the lesson. After the lesson ends, the footage is edited and emailed to you: no extra charge, no separate order.
What if I'm visiting Oahu for just an afternoon? Can I fit this in?
Yes. The lesson runs 90 minutes total, so if you have a free afternoon or a gap between other plans, you can book a session and still have time to grab food or explore elsewhere on the island.
What happens if the water is too rough or the conditions aren't safe?
The guide picks the break based on the day's conditions and your level. If conditions shift or aren't suitable, the guide will reschedule you or find an alternative break that works.
Operated by Michael McChrystal. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Surf Lesson Oahu: Small Group with GoPro Videos
1h 30m · EN +1
from US$ 125 per person
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