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Private “Kapu” Surf Lesson by North Shore Ohana School of Surfing: 1 Surfer : 1 Instructor – 1.5 or 2 Hours – All Gear Provided.
Price: $225.00 (Private 1-on-1 Surf Lesson – 1.5 Hour) · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 2 hours
Island: Oahu
Best for: A single surfer who wants one instructor to themselves at one consistent break. 1:1 for 1.5 or 2 hours at Chun’s Reef in Haleiwa, with a Red Cross CPR certified instructor and every piece of gear provided
Booking: instant confirmation.
WHAT THE SURF LESSON INVOLVES
This private experience is recommended for a first time surfer Or a seasonal surfer looking for the 1:1 focus and attention of student to instructor ratio. This is a exceptional way to be introduced to the sport for the first time. It is also a great way for a intermediate surfer to further advance their skill and ocean knowledge. Your lesson will be led by a professional Red Cross CPR certified instructor with a lifetime of North Shore ocean knowledge to ensure that your experience is safe, fun, exciting and full of laughs and smiles.
HOW IT RUNS
You meet at North Shore Ohana School of Surfing – Chuns Reef Beach, Chuns Reef Beach, Haleiwa, HI, 96712. This experience consist of a brief land lesson, safety briefing, ocean knowledge of reading waves, ocean conditions & surfing etiquettes when amongst a crowd. Followed up with a lot of wave riding! All Gear provided rash guard, leash and softtop or epoxy surfboard. We welcome all ages and skill levels.
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
– Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your lesson.
– What to Bring
Please bring swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, snacks, and water.
– 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: Confirm the operator’s current cancellation window when you book.
WHO IT IS FOR
A first-time surfer, or a returning one, who wants a single instructor’s full attention and would rather know which break they are surfing before they arrive. The ratio is one student to one instructor, the lesson runs 1.5 or 2 hours, and it takes place at North Shore Ohana School of Surfing, Chun’s Reef Beach, Haleiwa, HI 96712 – the same spot every time. Your instructor is Red Cross CPR certified with a lifetime of North Shore ocean knowledge. The session splits between a land lesson, a safety briefing covering how to read waves and surfing etiquette in a crowd, and then a long stretch of wave riding. Rash guard, leash and a softtop or epoxy board are included. All ages and skill levels are taken.
Consider instead: Go Nuts Hawaii’s 1:1 is $239 and moves between Laniakea, Freddy’s and River depending on the day – pick that if you want the best conditions available rather than a fixed spot. Ohana’s own open group lesson is $120 at the same beach, 3:1, ages 16 and up.
BROWSE MORE
More Oahu surf lessons and board rentals are here, alongside the wider Oahu collection. 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. Planning this coast? Read our North Shore Oahu guide.
