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Waikiki Surf Lesson with Beach Setup 1.5 hr

TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10

GoodTop 29% in Oahu

7 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Oahu
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Learn to surf Waikīkī’s gentle waves with personalized coaching, then relax on reserved beach chairs beneath an umbrella.

About this tour

Trade Waikīkī’s shoreline for a front-row view of its gentle waves in a personalized surf lesson led by instructors from professional surfer and Pipe Master Jamie O’Brien’s team. Your 1.5-hour experience begins at the Jamie O’Brien School of Surf, on the ground floor of the Twin Fin Hotel across from the beach. After check-in and time to secure your belongings in a locker, start with a 15–20-minute land lesson covering ocean safety, equipment, and the basics of surfing. Then head into the water with a beginner-friendly board, leash, rashguard, and reef shoes. Your instructor stays close, tailoring coaching to your needs as you practice paddling, stance, wave selection, and popping up. This Waikiki surf lesson pairs hands-on guidance with time to enjoy the ocean at your own pace. Afterward, settle into complimentary reserved beach chairs beneath an umbrella, just steps from the water. Surf photos appear on digital screens at the shop and can be purchased separately. Arrive 15 minutes early, bring swimwear, reef-friendly sunscreen, and a towel, and get ready to make your first Waikīkī waves. Book your Waikiki surf lesson for a welcoming introduction to surfing in Hawaiʻi.

Highlights

  • Learn ocean safety and surf fundamentals during a personalized land lesson
  • Catch waves with in-water coaching from Jamie O’Brien’s surf team
  • Ride beginner-friendly waves with a board, leash, rashguard, and reef shoes
  • Unwind after your lesson on reserved beach chairs beneath an umbrella
  • Browse surf photos on digital screens, with images available to purchase

What's included

Included

  • Surf lesson with trained instructors from Jamie O’Brien’s surf team
  • Personalized 15–20-minute land lesson
  • In-water support and coaching
  • Beginner-friendly surfboard and surf leash
  • Rashguard
  • Reef shoes
  • Secure lockers at the flagship surf shop
  • Complimentary beach chairs and umbrella after the lesson

Not included

  • Professional-quality surf photos, available for purchase
  • Swimwear, reef-friendly sunscreen, and towel

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Important information

  • Bring swimwear, reef-friendly sunscreen, and a towel
  • Check in 15 minutes before your lesson
  • The meeting point is the Jamie O’Brien School of Surf on the ground floor of the Twin Fin Hotel, across from Waikīkī Beach
  • Valet parking is available at the Twin Fin Hotel; self-parking is available at the Honolulu Zoo, about a 5-minute walk away
  • If parking at the zoo, pay for at least 2.5 hours
  • Loose clothing and pregnancy are listed in the provider’s important information; contact the provider for guidance

Frequently asked questions

Where does the lesson start?

At the Jamie O’Brien School of Surf on the ground floor of the Twin Fin Hotel, directly across from Waikīkī Beach.

When should I arrive?

Check in 15 minutes before your lesson starts.

What should I bring?

Bring swimwear, reef-friendly sunscreen, and a towel. The provider supplies a surfboard, leash, rashguard, and reef shoes.

Is parking available?

You can use Twin Fin Hotel valet parking or self-park at the Honolulu Zoo, about a 5-minute walk away. For zoo parking, pay for at least 2.5 hours.

Are surf photos included?

Photos are displayed on digital screens and are available to purchase for an additional charge.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 5.00 from 7 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.

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  • 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 7.5. Top 29% in Oahu means it ranks in the top 29% of tours in Oahu by this score.

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