Tours/Oahu/Family, Private & Group Surf Lessons w/ Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle
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Family, Private & Group Surf Lessons w/ Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

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Description

Here at Ohana Surf Project our biggest priority is SAFETY! Our coaches and guides are professional, trained in safety (CPR, lifeguard, first aid), and friendly. We strive to provide the best service to every person who chooses to join us on the water and we welcome their loved ones who come along to support them as well. We are passionate about what we do and specialize in three ways of teaching you how to glide across the water: surf, stand up paddle and bodyboard. All of our staff members have been in the business for many years and are some of the finest instructors in the industry. We love what we do and we enjoy working together, as a team and as ohana, to make our students feel safe, comfortable, and successful. We look forward to welcoming you into our ohana and showing you the aloha spirit that has kept each of us here in Hawaii-- enjoying life & good company, respecting the 'aina (our mother earth), having fun and staying active.

Tour Options

Semi-Private (2hr)
  • Duration: 2 hours Requirements: All participants must be 13 years or older and able to swim. Ratio of two students to one instructor. Pickup included
Open Group (1hr)
  • Duration: 1 hour Requirements: All participants must be 13 years or older and able to swim. This is a shared experience with other students. Pickup included
Open Group (2hr)
  • Duration: 2 hours Requirements: All participants must be 13 years or older and able to swim. This is a shared experience with other students. Pickup included
1-to-1 Private (1hr)
  • Duration: 1 hour Requirements: All ages & abilities. Recommended for children 6 and younger, non-swimmers, students with experience. Pickup included
Family Lesson (2hr)
  • Duration: 2 hours Requirements: Must include at least one child 12 or younger & 1 parent. All participants must be able to swim and paddle their own boards. Pickup included
Family Lesson (1hr)
  • Duration: 1 hour Family Lesson Requirements: Must include at least one child 12 or younger & 1 parent. All participants must be able to swim and paddle their own boards. Pickup included
Semi-Private (1hr)
  • Duration: 1 hour Requirements: All participants must be 13 years or older and able to swim. Two students with one instructor. Pickup included
Exclusive Group (2hr)
  • Duration: 2 hours Requirements: All participants of our exclusive group lesson must 13 years or older and able to swim. Minimum of 3 for this private group. Pickup included
1-to-1 Private (2hr)
  • Duration: 2 hours All ages & abilities Pickup included
Exclusive Group (1hr)
  • Duration: 1 hour Requirements: All participants of our exclusive group lesson must 13 years or older and able to swim. Minimum of 3 for this private group. Pickup included

Highlights

A safe place to store your belongings
All taxes and fees
Professional instructor
Transportation to and from designated meetings spots in Waikiki
All necessary equipment including rash guard, reef shoes, and surfboard

What's included

Included
A safe place to store your belongings
All taxes and fees
Professional instructor
Transportation to and from designated meetings spots in Waikiki
All necessary equipment including rash guard, reef shoes, and surfboard
Not included
Gratuities
Photos & videos (available for purchase)

Pickup Locations & Times

We offer courtesy pickup from Waikiki from our four standard pickup locations 10-45 minutes prior to your lesson time: (1) Ilikai Hotel (2) Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador Hotel (3) Don Ho Lane Van Depot (4) Hyatt Regency For customers staying at the Ala Moana Hotel, Hale Koa Hotel, Kahala Hotel and Resort, The Ritz Carlton or The Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, we may be able to arrange a special pickup closer to the hotel with a notification call or email at least 24 hours in advance. If either the customer or accompanying guest has a handicap or injury and needs to arrange a special pickup, please call or email us with 24 hours notice and we are more than happy to come directly to your hotel.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If any participants have medical conditions or injuries please advise the staff ahead of time
  • Please come prepared for the lesson by wearing your bathing suit, bringing a towel, and making sure to apply sunscreen ahead of time
  • If you are prone to seasickness, you may want to take a remedy you are accustomed to using about an hour before the lesson (talk to your doctor for recommendations).
  • All of our written materials are also available in Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. We will do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee, Japanese, Korean, Spanish or Chinese speaking-instructors without enough advance notice.
  • Complimentary transportation is available from select locations in Waikiki. Exact pick-up location and time will be emailed to you by the supplier. If you do not receive these details 24 hours prior to your lesson, please contact Ohana Surf Project.

Reviews(276)

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jaiBaltimore
August 16, 2026
Amazing experience

Our lesson with Mark at Ohana Surf Project was a highlight of our vacation. My daughter was nervous, and he had her riding the waves in no time. His skill and patience was amazing, and we saw the same dedication and positive attitude from everyone we met at Ohana Surf Project. The photos and videos that they took were an outstanding souvenir from our trip. I highly recommend this company for anyone wanting to try something new and have an amazing experience in Honolulu.

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dbnjbn
August 9, 2026
Great experience for the grandkids.

Great opportunity for 2 kids that have never done this before. Instructor was with them and they both were able to ride the waves.

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Rayme_B
August 6, 2026
Enjoying the warm waters in Waikiki with family

We had a great time surfing as a family in Hawaii. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend. Kids loved it.

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Sarah_C
August 3, 2026
Amazing!

This was amazing. The instructors are so patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging. Me and my sons had an amazing time. The photo package is also super reasonable compared to many other businesses. We had a wonderful and memorable time. We went at noon on a Monday and the area they took us wasn’t crowded at all. I’m not in the best shape of my life and did get tired at points. For sure load up on water, some stretching and a solid meal before going.

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Lindsey_M
August 3, 2026
Absolutely amazing...

Absolutely amazing experience for all ages. The guides were knowledgeable and funny. They paid a lot of attention to each participant and everyone in my group stood up and surfed. Amazing pics too

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Donna_F
July 28, 2026
Yes to this experience!

This was such an amazing experience for my grandson. Victor was a fabulous, patient, kind instructor. The whole team at OHANA Surf Project was so supportive, and the lessons and transportation were very well planned out. I highly recommend this experience!

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lisabB5666WA
July 27, 2026
Funtime

We had a great time. Instructor was great.

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Nicole_L
July 24, 2026
Highly recommend using this school

Second year in a row we’ve used this company and kids enjoyed their two hours with Calvin. His jokes were the best!

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X7068FYscottv
July 24, 2026
Fun time

Instructions were great ... had a fun time with thd family

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Rachel_S
July 20, 2026
Highly Recommend

This was probably my favorite thing I did while in Hawaii! The class was so fun and the instructors were great. You definitely get what you pay for and I love the photos I got too with the photo package.

Operator response

Rachel!!!! We had so much fun teaching you how to surf and catching some waves with you! We're happy we could help you make memories that you can keep forever! Can't wait to shred with you next time you're in Oahu :)

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