Epic Surfing Experience on Oahu's North Shore, Haleiwa, Hawaii Join us for an unforgettable surfing adventure on Oahu's legendary North Shore! At DFC Surf Academy, our professional instructors are dedicated to providing a top-quality experience for surfers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, we ensure a safe and enjoyable environment with beginner-friendly waves. Why Choose Us? All Ages and Abilities Welcome: From young children to seniors, everyone can enjoy the thrill of surfing. Customizable Lessons: We offer flexible lesson durations to fit your schedule. Just contact us for special arrangements. Multiple Prime Locations: We operate at 2 different spots to guarantee the best conditions: Pua'ena Point: Perfect for winter sessions. Chuns Reef: Ideal for summer surfing. Alternate Locations: We’ll notify you of any changes to ensure optimal surf conditions.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 5:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:59 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
North Shore Surfing Lessons Oahu Hawaii lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $120 per person for this Oahu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Children aged 4–11 pay from $120, adults from $105.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is pua'ena point instructions. Enter Pua'ena Point Park and drive to the end of the entrance road. Park near the roundabout by the ocean. Once parked, call your instructor. Chuns Reef Location instructions:. Look for where all the cars are lined up opposing the ocean access, find a parking spot. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 71 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by DFC Surfing Academy.
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Jacob was an incredible instructor. He was extremely patient and knowledgeable, but most importantly, he makes you feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I was able to stand up a few times during my first lesson and couldn’t have done it without his help.
We had a great time learning how surf with Matthew. This was the first time either of us surfed and we were impressed by how quickly we caught on, thanks to Matthew’s clear and straightforward directions!
Waited a half an hour and called 5 times and the guide never showed up. Other groups identified the owner as Matt and said he has a reputation of doing so
Matt is not the owner, He is an employee. My name is Kekua, I am the owner and you received a full refund. Your booking was over looked due to the short notice. I’m very sorry this happened.
Did not get to go to the surf lesson. It was canceled and I was not notified. I had to call to see where they were. And was told that it was canceled at the time of the lesson. I booked this weeks in advance and apparently they had other surf lessons to attend to.
Matthew was an AMAZING instructor with great energy! He taught in a way that was easy to understand and made our first surfing experience phenomenal! He gave great pointers while we were catching waves, and we got to go for some big ones (at least they were big to us!) Cannot recommend this guy enough! This was an experience of a lifetime!
Amazing experience, Matt went out of his way to accommodate a last minute change. He was a great instructor and we all did very well despite it being our first time surfing. Don’t hesitate to book this experience, great for kids and adults!!
Jacob was an amazing human being and an amazing instructor! We will definitely and happily be doing more surf lessons with him in the future! :) He taught us the basics got us out in the waves and kept us safe! Highly highly recommend
What a great experience learning how to surf with Jacob. Thank you for the help and we will definetly be coming back. We would recommend this course to anyone looking to learn how to surf while visiting Hawaii.
Had a group lesson of 5, it was fantastic, they had 3 instructors with us and they wer helpful and encouraging. My kids had surfed before and they all caem away with some additional skills and confidence.
Thank you so much!! We hope you have a great vacation!
3 taking lessons- boards were pretty trashed and guide was not very friendly or patient. He did let us surf a little longer than specified time but seemed like other companies might’ve been bettwr
Aloha, we appreciate your feedback.
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