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Surf Lesson by Wai Kai: First time wave rider! / Ages 10+ & 90lbs – 45 min Session.
Price: $149.00 (from) · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 45 minutes
Island: Oahu
Best for: Complete first-timers who want to ride a wave without learning to paddle or pop up – you slide in already standing. 45 minutes, helmets and soft-tops mandatory for your first three waves
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WHAT THE WAVE POOL SESSION INVOLVES
The Wai Kai Wave is your easiest entry to surfing bliss. No paddling, no pop-ups–just slide in and ride! It is the perfect fit for first-timers and aspiring surfers. Helmets and soft-top boards are mandatory for your first 3 waves for a safe and smooth start.
HOW IT RUNS
The meeting point is in Oahu. Book now and show Valid State ID for discounts or join The LineUp Local Membership program for FREE! Sign Up in person at our Launch Guest Services Center inside Sessions Surf Shop and use your LineUp Local Membership ID to activate discounts on activities. Use your Membership ID to book online, in-person or by calling 808-515-7873 today! A Valid Hawaii State Driver’s License and/or Active Military ID will be required at check-in.
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
– Don’t forget your swimwear and towel!
– Complete your WAIVER in advance.
– If not, you will be required to do so on-site prior to participating in activities.
– Arrive early to collect gear and get briefed
– Sessions run to a fixed clock, so late arrivals lose water time
– Cancellation: 48 Hours in advance:
For bookings made directly through The LineUp at Wai Kai to be eligible for a refund of the amount paid, less a $5 administrative fee per transaction
WHO IT IS FOR
People who want to ride a wave today, without the work that normally comes first. There is no paddling and no pop-up: you slide in and ride, which removes the two things that stop most beginners ever standing up in a first ocean lesson. Wai Kai run it as their easiest entry point to surfing, and the session is 45 minutes. It also suits nervous water users, because this is a controlled pool rather than open ocean with currents, reef and other surfers to read. Helmets and soft-top boards are mandatory for your first three waves. Worth knowing before you book: residents and military get discounts on production of a valid Hawaii State Driver’s Licence or active Military ID at check-in, and The LineUp Local Membership programme is free to join in person at their Guest Services Center inside Sessions Surf Shop.
Consider instead: once you can ride confidently, Wai Kai’s 65-foot wave is the performance step up at $75. If you would rather learn in the ocean with an instructor, North Shore Ohana’s open group lesson is $120 for 90 minutes at Chun’s Reef.
HOW IT COMPARES
Once you can ride the beginner wave, the 65-foot wave session is $75 for proficient surfers, and the Ultimate Surf & Paddle bundle turns it into a full day at Wai Kai from $164. Read our Wai Kai guide to pick a session.
BROWSE MORE
Compare other Oahu surf lessons and board rentals, or explore the full Oahu range. Planning ahead? Read whether to learn in Waikiki or on the North Shore. Planning ahead? Read our guide to choosing between private and group surf lessons. Not sure which session suits you? Read our Wai Kai wave pool guide. Planning dates? Read how far in advance to book Hawaii activities. Also see our guide to Oahu with kids, by age.
