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Waikiki Surfing Lessons

TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10

GoodTop 27% in Oahu

8 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Oahu
  • 1 hr
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Learn to surf in Waikiki with a professional instructor, provided gear, and complimentary transportation from designated Waikiki meeting spots.

About this tour

Catch a Waikiki wave with a lesson shaped around your experience and comfort level. From the shore, take in views of Waikiki and Diamond Head before heading into the water with a professional instructor.

Your outing begins with complimentary transportation from designated Waikiki meeting spots to the Ohana Surf Center at the Waikiki Beach Marriott. After check-in, gear up with a surfboard, rash guard, and reef shoes, then get a safety briefing. A shuttle takes you to the beach, where you’ll meet your instructor, talk through your experience, and start your lesson. Choose a family, private, or group session, with lessons lasting 1–2 hours.

Afterward, return to the Surf Center, where photos and videos are available to purchase, before taking the shuttle back to your drop-off location. Waikiki surfing lessons offer a welcoming way to get out on the water with guidance and equipment provided. Book your session and enjoy a fresh perspective on Oahu’s famous coastline.

Highlights

  • Ride Waikiki’s waves with a professional instructor
  • Admire Waikiki and Diamond Head from the water
  • Choose a family, private, or group lesson
  • Build confidence with a safety briefing and guidance tailored to your comfort level

What's included

Included

  • Professional instructor
  • All taxes and fees
  • Surfboard, rash guard, and reef shoes
  • Storage for belongings
  • Complimentary transportation to and from designated Waikiki meeting spots

Not included

  • Optional gratuity
  • Photos and videos, available for purchase
  • Wetsuit, available to rent or purchase

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Important information

  • The activity takes place rain or shine
  • Wear swimwear and beachwear; bring a towel and sunscreen
  • A signed waiver is required
  • Pregnant people and people with back problems are listed as unsuitable for this activity
  • Written materials are available in Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese; instructor availability in Japanese, Korean, or Spanish is not guaranteed

Frequently asked questions

How long is the surfing lesson?

Lessons last 1–2 hours.

What equipment is provided?

A surfboard, rash guard, and reef shoes are provided.

Is transportation included?

Complimentary transportation is available to and from designated meeting spots in Waikiki.

Which languages are available?

Live guides speak English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Chinese. Japanese-, Korean-, or Spanish-speaking instructors cannot be guaranteed.

What should I bring?

Bring swimwear, beachwear, a towel, and sunscreen. A signed waiver is required.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 5.00 from 8 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 7.5. Top 27% in Oahu means it ranks in the top 27% of tours in Oahu by this score.

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