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Surf Lessons by Ty Gurney Surf School: Ages 5+ – 1 Hour & 2 Hour Lessons Available – Private, Semi-Private, or Open Group.
Price: $110.00 (Semi-Private 1HR Lesson) · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 12 to 2 hours
Island: Oahu
Best for: Surfers who want a short, focused semi-private lesson in Waikiki – one hour rather than the usual two – from a school that runs small groups by design. Ages 5 and up
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WHAT THE SURF LESSON INVOLVES
You’ll catch the most waves and learn the fastest with private instructions! Surf lessons with Ty Gurney Surf School are fun and fully customized to your skill level and individual goals. We emphasize private and semi-private instruction so you get the most out of your time in the water. No matter your age, fitness level, or ability, we guarantee you’ll be up and riding during your very first lesson!
HOW IT RUNS
You meet at Ty Gurney Surf School, 205 Lewers Street #C8, Honolulu, HI, 96815.
PRICING
$120 Rates – 1 Hour · $175 2 Hour. Verified against FareHarbor, August 2026. Confirm current rates at booking, as seasonal pricing and group discounts change.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– 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
People who want small-group coaching in Waikiki without giving up a whole morning. Ty Gurney Surf School run both one-hour and two-hour lessons, and deliberately emphasise private and semi-private formats over large groups so that more of your time in the water is spent being corrected. Lessons are customised to your skill level and individual goals rather than run to a fixed beginner script, which makes this workable whether you have never stood on a board or are trying to sharpen one specific thing. The school guarantees you will be up and riding during your first lesson. Minimum age is 5. You meet at Ty Gurney Surf School, 205 Lewers Street #C8, Honolulu, HI 96815, a short walk back from the Waikiki beachfront.
Consider instead: one hour is short. If you want longer in the water, Hans Hedemann’s two-hour Waikiki group lesson is $100 and Ohana Surf Project’s two-hour lesson is $120. For a child of 12 or under, Waikiki Beach Services require a one-to-one lesson, at $150.
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.
