What sets this apart is the wave itself. The Wai Kai Wave is an engineered standing wave—a continuous, perfectly shaped break that lets you surf in place with no paddling and no ocean conditions to fight. It's the only experience of its kind in Hawaii. That means no waiting for the right swell, no crowded lineup, and no unpredictable surf. The wave runs on demand, so your session is consistent, controlled, and built around you. A member of our experienced wave team stays with you the whole time, so even total beginners get up and riding fast—and everyone is guaranteed to catch a wave. You're also surfing at one of Oahu's most celebrated destinations: a Top 5 USA TODAY Best New Attraction and Hawaii's Best winner, set on a 52-acre waterfront playground on Oahu's west side. Refuel with ocean views at The LookOut, browse Sessions Lifestyle & Apparel, and soak up the island atmosphere—making this far more than just a surf lesson.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Ready to catch your first wave? The Wai Kai Wave is the perfect introduction to surfing—no paddling, no pop-ups, no stress. Best of all, an experienced member of our wave team is included with every lesson to guide you. Designed for first-time and novice surfers, this experience offers a smooth, fun, and safe way to enjoy the thrill of surfing. Your wave guide walks you through a step-by-step process with hands-on coaching the whole time. With our experienced staff right there, every participant is guaranteed to catch a wave while focusing on technique, balance, and fun. This one-hour surf lesson includes guidance from our experienced wave staff, a soft-top surfboard, and a helmet. Guests also receive a $30 food and beverage credit at The LookOut Food & Drink and a $10 shopping credit at Sessions Lifestyle & Apparel, plus access to the VIP Lounge, showers, changing areas, complimentary parking, and more.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Wai Kai Adventure Park: Surf Lesson lasts about 3–7 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $156 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, starting at 2:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by The LineUp at Wai Kai.
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Even if you are new to the sport and your instructor is very supportive, you can do it with confidence!
Aloha！ この度は、Wai Kaiへお越しいただき誠にありがとうございました。お返事が大変遅れてしまいましたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。 今回、サーフレッスンを楽しんで頂けたようですね。コメントをシェア頂き、ありがとうございます。再度、サーフ体験お待ちしております。 またWai Kaiでお会いできる日を、スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。 Mahalo！
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wai Kai Adventure Park: Surf Lesson | 3–7 hours | 5.0 (1) | $156 | |
 Wai Kai Adventure Park: Paddle Pass | 6 hours | 5.0 (2) | $37 | View |
 Group Surf Lesson: Two Hours Of Beginners Instruction | 2 hours | 4.9 (33) | $106 | View |
 Wai Kai Adventure Park: Surf Session | 1 hour | 5.0 (11) | $68 | View |
 Wai Kai Adventure Park Packages | 1–6 hours | 4.8 (10) | $63 | View |
 Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour | 6h 30min–9h | 5.0 (19,744) | $100 | View |
 Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island with Snorkeling | 8–10 hours | 4.8 (11,227) | $89 | View |