Waikiki Surf Lessons at a glance
- Our pick: Waikiki Surfing Lesson: Learn to Ride Waves in 2 Hours, US$ 112 per person (2h, 4.73★ · 623).
- Top rated: Group Surf Lesson in Waikiki: Jamie O'Brien School, US$ 126 per person (1h 30m, 4.94★ · 131).
- Best value: Waikiki: Surf Lessons with Local Firefighters on Waikiki Beach, US$ 87 per person (1h, 4.96★ · 327).
Price per person across the 10 options priced per person: US$ 87–US$ 179 (median US$ 116).
Of the 10 options: 10 with live guides in English, 10 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 4 private and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Waikiki Surf Lessons
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10 options
Waikiki Surfing Lesson: Learn to Ride Waves in 2 Hours Group surfing lesson on Waikiki Beach with certified instructor, surfboard and rash guard included. Every day · 08:00, 11:00 and 14:00 · Ages 14–65 ★ 4.73 (623 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 112 per person
Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson: Learn to Surf, Guaranteed Private group surf lesson in Waikiki with rashguard, board and leash included: 15–30 minutes of technique on sand. Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.89 (314 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 123 per person
Waikiki: Surf Lessons with Local Firefighters on Waikiki Beach Feel the thrill of surfing Waikiki’s waves with off-duty Hawaiian firefighters, real locals who share safety tips, stories, and laughs. Includes surfboard & expert coaching. Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 16:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.96 (327 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 87 per person
Surfing Lessons on Waikiki Beach: Learn to Ride Learn to surf on Waikiki Beach with a professional instructor in a 90-minute lesson that covers water safety. Every day · 08:30, 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 · From age 13 ★ 4.68 (354 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · JA · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Surf Lessons in Waikiki: Learn with Professional Instructors Surf lessons in Waikiki with professional instructors, gear and shuttle included: learn to ride in two hours with a guide trained in safety and lifeguard protocols. Every day · 09:00, 12:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 16:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.98 (287 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · KO · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki: One-on-One Instruction Learn to surf one-on-one in Waikiki with a dedicated instructor who tailors the lesson to your skill level and pace. Land training. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 16:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.93 (221 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 96 per person
Group Surf Lesson in Waikiki: Jamie O'Brien School Learn to surf in Waikiki with Jamie O'Brien School of Surf. 90-minute group lesson with professional instruction, board and gear included for beginners. Every day · 11:15 and 12:30 · From age 14 ★ 4.94 (131 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 126 per person
Private Surf Lesson at Waikiki Beach: One-on-One Instruction Private surf lesson at Waikiki Beach with certified instructor and one-on-one teaching: learn to paddle and catch waves in 90 minutes, all skill levels welcome from age 4. Every day · 7 start times, 08:30 to 14:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.75 (115 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · JA · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Bodyboard Lessons in Waikiki: Group, Family & Private Two-hour group bodyboard lesson in Waikiki with instructor, board, fins and rashguard included. Shuttle pickup from Waikiki hotels. Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.96 (105 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · KO · JA · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 116 per person
Oahu: Standup Paddle & Surf Lessons with Waikiki Pickup Standup paddle and surf lessons in Waikiki with professional instructors and equipment included. Small groups or private sessions available. All fitness levels welcome. Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.92 (144 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · KO · JA · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 116 per person
All 10 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waikiki Surfing Lesson: Learn to Ride Waves in 2 HoursOur pick | US$ 112 per person | 2h | 4.73★ · 623 | Every day · 08:00, 11:00 and 14:00 | English, Japanese |
| Group Surf Lesson in Waikiki: Jamie O'Brien SchoolTop ratedGroup of up to 4 | US$ 126 per person | 1h 30m | 4.94★ · 131 | Every day · 11:15 and 12:30 | English |
| Waikiki: Surf Lessons with Local Firefighters on Waikiki BeachBest valuePrivate | US$ 87 per person | 1h | 4.96★ · 327 | Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson: Learn to Surf, GuaranteedPrivate | US$ 123 per person | 1h 30m | 4.89★ · 314 | Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Surfing Lessons on Waikiki Beach: Learn to RideGroup of up to 5 | US$ 129 per person | 1h 30m | 4.68★ · 354 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 | English, Spanish, Japanese |
| Surf Lessons in Waikiki: Learn with Professional InstructorsPickup offered | US$ 105 per person | 2h | 4.98★ · 287 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 16:00 | English, Japanese, Korean |
| Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki: One-on-One InstructionPrivate | US$ 96 per person | 1h 30m | 4.93★ · 221 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 16:00 | English, Spanish |
| Private Surf Lesson at Waikiki Beach: One-on-One InstructionPrivate | US$ 179 per person | 1h 30m | 4.75★ · 115 | Every day · 7 start times, 08:30 to 14:30 | English, Spanish, Japanese |
| Bodyboard Lessons in Waikiki: Group, Family & PrivateGroup of up to 4 · Pickup offered | US$ 116 per person | 2h | 4.96★ · 105 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish, Japanese +1 |
| Oahu: Standup Paddle & Surf Lessons with Waikiki PickupGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | US$ 116 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 144 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish, Japanese +1 |
By what you need
- Private (4): Waikiki: Surf Lessons with Local Firefighters on Waikiki Beach (US$ 87 per person) · Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson: Learn to Surf, Guaranteed (US$ 123 per person) · Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki: One-on-One Instruction (US$ 96 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Group Surf Lesson in Waikiki: Jamie O'Brien School (US$ 126 per person) · Surfing Lessons on Waikiki Beach: Learn to Ride (US$ 129 per person) · Bodyboard Lessons in Waikiki: Group, Family & Private (US$ 116 per person)
- With pickup (3): Surf Lessons in Waikiki: Learn with Professional Instructors (US$ 105 per person) · Bodyboard Lessons in Waikiki: Group, Family & Private (US$ 116 per person) · Oahu: Standup Paddle & Surf Lessons with Waikiki Pickup (US$ 116 per person)
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