Kauai

Kauai Learn to Surf GROUP for 2/Private for 3/Private for 4 (your own people)

Badge of ExcellenceKauai, USA
Kauai Learn to Surf Lesson
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Learn to surf Kauai’s famous waves with this private 2-hour surf lesson for up to four people on the shores of beautiful Hanalei Bay. Your instructor, a local surfing expert, will teach you the fundamentals of paddling, reading the waves, and standing up. Toward the end of your lesson, enjoy free time in the mellow waters of Hanalei Bay to practice your new surf skills.
  • 2-hour private surf lessons on Kauai
  • A private class means a personalized experience
  • Certified professional instructor
  • Top of the line surf equipment

What's Included

  • Group lesson with water safety trained instructor
  • Use of the top of the line surf boards, leashes and rash vests
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • We will collect $1.00 +tax fee. State of Hawaii Ocean Stewardship fee

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 5-5134 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714, USA

    C H E C K I N instructions. VERY I M P O R T A N T **CHECK IN 1/2 HOUR BEFORE LESSON TIME CHOICE** Note: $1.00 + tax fee per participant collected at checkin. STATE OF HAWAII OCEAN STEWARTSHIP FEE COMMENCING 2024 CHECK IN LOCATION: Hanalei Address: 5-5134 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Hawaii 96714

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

If you’ve always wanted to try surfing but didn’t know where to start, dive into Hawaii’s favorite sport with this fun and private introductory lesson. Spend two hours along the shore of Hawaii’s famed Hanalei Bay learning the fundamentals of surfing. 

With the expertise of your certified instructor, learn how to properly position yourself on a board, watch the waves, and gain the confidence to stand up. Understand ocean patterns and safety practices to ensure a fun and safe foray in the endless summer of surfing.

The gentle waves of the bay on Kauai’s North Shore are ideal for beginners. In the rare event that conditions are not suitable, your guide will take you to another nearby spot on the island.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Participant must call and re-confirm booking 48 hours prior to activity
  • Participants are with their own people whether 1/2/3/4 or more so can be an age you feel appropriate.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please enter your weights in pounds and please enter your heights in feet and inches.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Fantastic First Surfing Experience with Hawaiian Surfing Adventures!
Dwight_J, Apr 2024
Highly recommend Hawaiian Surfing Adventures! Mitchell made our first lesson fantastic with his patience and personable approach. My husband and daughter had a blast catching their first waves. A definite must-do activity!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Aloha So glad all went well and thank you so much for your great comments Mitchell and us will be waiting for your return to get them back out there Yours Alapa Family and Crew
Surfing rocks!
Cheryl_G, Apr 2024
Fantastic instructor. Great surf. I would highly recommend this company and i would book with them again.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Aloha Yes indeed surfing rocks …learning to surf rocks… We are glad you found Hanalei Bay which really can’t be beat for many levels of surfing See you next time Yours Alapa Family and Crew
Great for beginners
Robyn_V, Mar 2024
Excellent beach. Great for newcomers. Instructor was patient and taught relevant skills to use in the future.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha Thank you for your comments. Correct getting off to a good start makes all the difference in the world and lots of fun practicing See you next trip Yours Alapa Family and Crew
Cole is an Excellent Instructor!
Richard_K, Feb 2024
Cole was an excellent instructor - He had me up on my second try and I was able to take several runs all the way to the beach during the lesson. He was very patient and has an great attitude!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha Thank you so much for your Nice comments Kohl is a tremendous person and really loves meeting people and teaching. Hope you come back to get back at it next trip Yours Alapa family and Crew
Loved the surfing lessons
Pake_H, Jan 2024
We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed our surf instructor. He taught us the best way to stand and how to place our feet on the board. It was such a fu. Experience!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Aloha Thank you so much for your nice comments Having a lesson makes all the difference in the world so we are glad you came. You are ready to practice but of course each lesson moved you forward faster Looking forward to your return Yours Alapa Family and Crew
Sean was our instructor....
Bradley_G, Jan 2024
Sean was our instructor. He did a great job instructing us. Both my husband and I were able to ride lots of waves. Even helped me figure out what side look right for me. The lady infront office was very nice too. Was able to borrow a wet suit top. We went back for rentals a few days later and she was supper honest with us. Told us storm was coming in and probably would be a waste of money to rent board.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Aloha Thank you for your great comments So glad you came and enjoyed and were ready to practice. Weather changes mile to mile and minute to minute this time of the year. Hope to see you next time to get you rolling again near the beginning of trip so you have days to practice Will tell Sean you are happy Yours Alapa family and Crew
Had a great time
Bryan_R, Jan 2024
Kohl, was our instructor and did a fabulous job with our lessons. We scored on some waves and he was very knowledgeable on surfing techniques.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Aloha and thank you for such nice comments Will let Kohl know you had a great time. Kohl is just the kind of person you would want as a surf buddy. Yours Alapa Family and Crew
Sean was a great instructor!!
james_s, Nov 2023
Great time! Our instructor Sean was amazing! Gave great feedback and we got a lot of individual attention. He was very patient with us through the current and tough waves. Would have given five stars except we were forgotten about for the shuttle ride and had to walk all the way back. Not too big of a deal but we were on a time crunch, didn't have our phones and didn't know where we were going.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Aloha and thank you so much for your comments Sean truly is a gem loving people and loving teaching. Again so sorry for the walking back to the shop. Ones at the beach now are watching that the shuttle returns. Any instructor from any company down there knows how to call us but who would know. So so sorry. Yours Alapa Family and. Crew
My girlfriend and I had a...
Johannes_K, Nov 2023
My girlfriend and I had a great time out at the hanalei pier with surf instructor Nate (total beginners)! Everyone was extremely nice and we got to surf a couple of waves! Thank you! 10/10 would recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Aloha Thank you for your nice comments We do have 2 Nate’s but both are great Hope to see you next trip and get you back in the water Yours Alapa family and Crew
AWESOME!!!!! Still can’t believe I surfed!!!
Dennis_E, Oct 2023
Wow! At being 56 I was not expecting much. Boy was I wrong, not only was the instructor awesome! (Big Nate). He had me and my girlfriend up and actually surfing. Big Bucket list ✔️ off! Best part I will Surf again!!! Thank you staff of Hawaiian Surfing Adventurers for being AWESOME!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Aloha You are awesome! Thank you for your wonderful comments Will tell Big Nate you had a great time Figure we will see you next trip You will be returning students. Take care Yours Alapa Family and Crew
Great experience
Megan_P, Sep 2023
Had a great time learning to surf with Sean! Easy to follow, patient, kind. Would highly recommend! :)
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Aloha, Thank you so much for your nice comments. We will be waiting for your return. Take care. Yours, Alapa Family and Crew
Great experience!
Kysha_F, Sep 2023
We had a great time learning to surf with Mitchell. They were organized and gave us ample time to catch some waves. Def recommend
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Aloha and thank you so much for your comments Mitchell is tremendous and we all hope to see you next trip. Take care until then Yours Alapa family and Crew
Book them!!
Krystal_G, Sep 2023
10/10 highly recommend. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. They provide you with shirts to prevent chafing from the boards. Our instructor was Sean who was amazing and encouraging. As soon as your lesson is done you can rent boards and go back out! We fell in love with surfing!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Aloha. Wonderful comments. Thank you so much Sean is a gem. We want to change his name to Shine. Looking forward to your return Yours Alapa Family and Crew
Top class
Gill_L, Aug 2023
Fantastic experience. Always felt safe Great instructor and fabulous setting for my first time on a surf board! Even managed to stand up twice! Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Aloha Thank you so much for your nice comments. Very hard to beat Hanalei Bay for your surfing experience Waves do get bigger at parts of the bay in October thru spring but there are parts of the bay always perfect for beginners over Sandy bottom. Yours Alapa family and crew
My son and my husband had...
sarah_c, Aug 2023
My son and my husband had a great time. The beach was incredible and the waves are perfects for beginners. They would have more time !
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Aloha Thank you for your nice comments We look forward to many more times back We will hold down the fort Yours Alapa family and Crew
Great for beginners.
TracyA_D, Aug 2023
Miguel was a great instructor and got our kids up and surfing in no time. Checkin and shuttle to beach were east.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Aloha Family Thank you for your nice comments We will tell Miguel. We sure look forward to your next visit Super family fun Yours Alapa family and Crew
Excellent fun tour
Alex_L, Aug 2023
The tour is fun! Hendrix is excellent who taught us surfing skill. We learned much through this learning class. Highly recommended!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Aloha Thank you so much for your nice comments Will tell Hendrix you had a wonderful time Looking forward to getting the kiddos and maybe all of you next time back out there next trip. Take care Yours Alapa family and Crew
Surfing
Ed_A, Aug 2023
Great group of workers with informative instructions. Beach was crowded but can’t help that. My main goal was to stand on the board in the water and accomplished it. 😁
Good not Great
Catherine_P, Aug 2023
While we were on the beach our instructor was great and very attentive. Once we got in the water our instructors attention went to the girl in the bikini next to us. We got very little attention from him after that and we felt like that took away from the experience. Most instructors out with other groups were giving out helpful tips while in the water and we would have loved that. I would say it seemed like most other groups had a great instructors.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Aloha Thank you for your comment We will share this with the staff and we are very sorry. Please allow us to make it up to you next trip Please remind us the date / name so we can remember at 30% discount for you and family You do have our card and number Again so sorry 💜 Yours Alapa Family and Crew
A wonderful experience!
Melody_H, Aug 2023
Our guide, Miguel, was amazing. Very calm, patient, knowledgeable and super fun. My daughter and I are from Illinois and really wanted to learn. It was as hard as anticipated and fell numerous times but had a great time! 🤙
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Aloha family. Thank you so much for your nice comments Miguel is amazing and truly loves sharing learning the sport he loves Hanalei Bay is as friendly as you could want so giving it a go at any level is a great experience Hope to see you again next time. Yours Alapa Family and Crew
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