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Kona Surf Lesson 90 min

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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68 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Learn to surf in Kona with local, lifeguard-trained instructors, personalized guidance, and a surfboard, reef shoes, and shirt provided.

About this tour

Learn to ride the waves with local instructors on a 90-minute Kona surf lesson. Born-and-raised locals share their knowledge of the water and offer attentive guidance, whether you’re traveling with family or looking for more personalized instruction.

Your lesson begins at the north end of the beach, where you’ll meet the team beside their silver step van. Grab the provided surfboard, reef shoes, and surf shirt, then head out for hands-on coaching from instructors who are lifeguard-trained and CPR-certified. The team aims to help each student feel comfortable, from the shoreline to the final wave.

A nearby public parking area charges $12, with limited street parking also available. Choose this Kona surf lesson for a welcoming introduction to surfing with local expertise, and get ready to make the most of your time in the water.

Highlights

  • Learn to surf with local instructors
  • Get personalized guidance in the water
  • Catch waves with a team of lifeguard-trained, CPR-certified instructors

What's included

Included

  • Surfboard, reef shoes, and surf shirt

Not included

  • Public parking at the main beach area: $12

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or who are pregnant
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet at the north end of the beach by the silver step van with the company logo and name
  • Limited street parking is available

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.76 from 68 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

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