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Oahu Waikiki Private Surf Lesson 1 hr

TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10

Very goodTop 9% in Oahu

47 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Oahu
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Learn to surf Waikiki with a private, one-hour lesson featuring beachside basics and dedicated guidance in the water.

About this tour

Take your first steps toward riding a Hawaiian wave with a private surf lesson on Waikiki Beach. With an instructor focused on you, the pace and guidance are tailored to your confidence and skill level.

Meet at Duke Kahanamoku’s statue, then begin with 20–30 minutes of instruction on the sand. Practice standing up, learn to read the waves, and review safety before taking your surfboard and leash into the water. You must know how to swim to paddle out and catch waves. Once you’re ready, put those basics to work on Waikiki’s legendary surf, with dedicated guidance throughout your one-hour session.

This Oahu Waikiki private surf lesson offers a personal way to get acquainted with surfing, whether you’re learning the fundamentals or building confidence in the water. Wear swimwear, and consider a T-shirt or rashguard to protect your stomach from the board. Drone photos and video may be available to purchase; check with your instructor in advance. Book your Oahu Waikiki private surf lesson and get ready to meet your first wave.

Highlights

  • Build confidence with a private lesson tailored to your pace and skill level
  • Practice standing up, wave reading, and safety on the sand before paddling out
  • Ride the legendary waves of Waikiki Beach with dedicated instructor guidance
  • Ask about optional drone photos and video of your surf session

What's included

Included

  • Instructor
  • Surf lesson
  • Surfboard
  • Leash

Not included

  • Swimwear
  • Rashguard
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Tips or cash

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Important information

  • You must know how to swim
  • A T-shirt or rashguard is recommended to protect your stomach from the board
  • Children under 9 years are not permitted
  • Wheelchair users are not permitted
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  • People over 209 lbs (95 kg) are not permitted
  • Bring swimwear and sunscreen
  • Drone photos and video may be available for purchase; confirm availability with the instructor in advance

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at Duke Kahanamoku’s statue on Waikiki Beach.

Do I need to know how to swim?

Yes. You must know how to swim to paddle out and catch waves.

What will I learn?

The lesson covers how to stand up, read waves, and follow safety precautions, with 20–30 minutes of instruction on the sand.

What should I wear?

Wear swimwear. A T-shirt or rashguard is recommended to protect your stomach from the surfboard.

Can I get photos or video?

Drone photos and video may be available for purchase. Ask your instructor in advance to confirm availability.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.95 from 47 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide 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 Oahu
  • 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 8.6. Top 9% in Oahu means it ranks in the top 9% of tours in Oahu by this score.

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