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One-on-One Individual Surf Lesson by Waikiki Beach Services: 1.25 Hours – Ages 5+ – “E He’enalu Kakou” (Let’s Surf!).
Price: $150.00 (from) · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 1.25 hours
Island: Oahu
Best for: Children 12 and under, who Waikiki Beach Services require to take a 1:1 lesson, and any adult wanting a state-licensed Waikiki Beachboy to themselves. 1.25 hours, ages 5+, and every participant must be able to swim
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WHAT THE SURF LESSON INVOLVES
Guests 12 years of age and younger must take a 1:1 lesson for safety reasons. Note: all of our Waikīkī Beachboys are lifeguard and CPR certified and licensed by the state of Hawaiʻi to conduct lessons in Waikīkī. Lesson Times: Surf lessons are conducted daily at:
– 8:30 a.m. Additional Information:
– All surf lesson participants must be able to swim.
HOW IT RUNS
You meet at Waikīkī Beach Services Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815. Participants 12 years of age and under must take a private one-on-one lesson for safety reasons. Lessons are a total of 1.25 hours in length and include 15 minutes of safety briefings on the sand. All surfing equipment is provided, including use of a rash guard. All surf instructors are licensed by the state of Hawaiʻi and fully trained in CPR and other life-saving techniques.
PRICING
Rates are set by the operator and vary by season, group size and session length. Current pricing is shown on the live booking calendar above. Checked against FareHarbor, August 2026.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Things to Remember
Please bring your own towel and sunscreen and leave valuables at home.
– All guests must e-fill the emailed Waiver Form prior to the activity and will have their temperature scanned before the activity date/time.
– Arrive in swimwear with reef-safe sunscreen already applied
– Boards, leashes and rash guards are provided
– Be comfortable in water deeper than you can stand
– Cancellation: If you wish to change or cancel your booking, please submit your request via e-mail to info@waikikibeachservices.com at least 48 hours before an activity/rental. No-shows
WHO IT IS FOR
Anyone booking for a child of 12 or under, because Waikiki Beach Services require a one-to-one lesson at that age for safety reasons – a group lesson is not offered to them at all. It suits adults equally well if you want undivided attention on the gentler South Shore rather than the North Shore. The lesson is 1.25 hours in total, of which the first 15 minutes are a safety briefing on the sand, and it starts from Waikiki Beach Services at the Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815. Lessons run daily at 8:30 a.m. Your instructor is a Waikiki Beachboy, lifeguard and CPR certified and licensed by the State of Hawaii to teach in Waikiki. All equipment including a rash guard is provided. One firm requirement: every participant must be able to swim.
Consider instead: if the surfer is 14 or over and you want a lower price, Hans Hedemann’s Waikiki group lesson is $100 for a full two hours. For advanced coaching rather than an introduction, Ohana Surf Project’s advanced lesson is $120.
BROWSE MORE
See the rest of our Oahu surf lessons and board rentals, or everything else on Oahu. Planning ahead? Read our guide to whether to learn in Waikiki or on the North Shore. Planning ahead? Read our guide to choosing between private and group surf lessons. Staying in Waikiki? See everything you can walk to in Waikiki. Also see our guide to Oahu with kids, by age. Early risers can book the early bird surf lesson on Oahu, a 7am or 9am adult group session for $100. For the lowest-priced option, the Waikiki private group surf lesson runs two hours for $90 per person.
