Make the most of your time in the birthplace of surfing by learning to surf, Hawaiian style. In a small group of no more than five people per instructor, you will learn the fundamentals of surfing and ocean safety before getting into the water to ride your first wave. Lessons are timed to avoid crowds so you can enjoy plenty of space.

Group surfing lesson on Kauai: Includes all equipment
Small-group lesson: No more than five people per instructor
Learn the basics and gain the confidence to ride your first wave
No experience necessary: Ideal for surfing beginners

What's Included

Surf Board, Rash Guard and Water Shoes

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

2440 Hoonani Rd
2440 Hoonani Rd, Koloa, HI 96756, USA
Please refer to the detailed confirmation

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Jeffrey_H

It was an amazing experience! From start to finish I enjoyed it. From the lessons on land to the type given whole out in the water was great. My instructor didn't baby me which is what I needed, motivated me, and cracked jokes with me to keep me loose and having fun. I loved it!

Reviews

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70 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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Memorable experience

AneMarthe_S, Jul 2023

The whole family (parents and adolescent daughter and young adult daughter) loved it! Great instructor. We learned a lot and felt safe. One should however be careful as there are some big rocks one could fall on. Very close to the beach you have another beach where you can spot beutiful turtles (a good time to be sure to see them is approximatly at 6pm, or early morning). All in all a great experience which we would highly recommend if you would like to learn how to surf!

Surf fun 🏄‍♂️

Heidi_G, Jul 2023

Lot’s of fun! The instructor was very helpful and patient! The experience was awesome! Terrific day for all of us!

Empowering experience!

Lisa_G, Jun 2023

Kai was helpful for our first time surfing! He was so encouraging, even urging me out one more time after I had wiped out a few times. Thank you for making me feel like I could do it!

Perfect instruction and even better waves 🤙🏽

Jarret_M, May 2023

Adam was an amazing instructor he helped us every step of the way. Both my wife and I caught plenty of waves and the surf was perfect for beginners. I would recommend to anyone!

Kai and friends made our day.

Jonathan_R, Jan 2023

Our trip was postponed due to wave conditions. We really appreciated the customer service from Kai and friends. Felt good that they were honest and rescheduled us rather than just taking us out.

Excellent fun in the sun

Stacy_J, Dec 2022

Great experience and quite the workout! Instructor was patient and clearly an expert. We were running late, and he was understanding and we had a great time.

Fun with my son

Yani_N, Dec 2022

First time surfing, it was a great experience, Kay was very calm and great teacher, I will do it again. Great workout.

Amazing experience- must do!

Darlene_P, Jul 2022

We booked kind of last minute and they were amazing. Communicated via text and was amazing. Kai our surf instructor was the best. Patient, encouraging and ensured we not only had a great time but we’re successful in surfing. Would do it again!

Best experience

David_M, Jul 2022

Great experience for the family. Our instructor was incredible and made the whole surfing experience memorable.

Great experience for a beginning surfer!

Janice_H, Jul 2022

We were a bit nervous to have our 10 year old try surfing, but Kai was an incredible teacher for him. We could not believe that our son was able to get up on the board after just the second try in the water! Kai was encouraging and kept cheering him on for every attempt. It was an overall great experience for him and for us.

You Must Be Able to Swim

Sheila_S, Jun 2022

Really enjoyed watching my granddaughter and Son taking the lessons. I am receiving a refund because I am not at all a swimmer! I was not thinking about it until my granddaughter reminded me! "G'Ma! Why are you doing this?? You can't swim!" Lol!!

Surf up!

Herving_V, Jun 2022

Great place once you find it. My daughter love and learned to surf. She looks forward to more surfing!

Great and friendly...

Ava_T, Apr 2022

Great and friendly service. She helped me try to find something that worked for our family. I recommend this service.

A Hawaiian Experience

Muriel_R, Mar 2022

Thorough and patient surfing instructor who offered guidance throughout the course as the class was small (4 students).

Great choice for surf lessons!

Ken_D, Feb 2022

Experience was professional, clear, well-communicated, and safe. Our instructor Kai was supportive and kept us safe and made sure we had fun.

Definitely worth it!

Noe_H, Feb 2022

Our surf instructor, Kai, was wonderful! He was really great with my son during his first surfing experience!

Something Fun!

John_B, Dec 2021

Our 15 year old daughter and her 14 year old friend had so much fun! So worth it! We would highly recommend Hawaiian Style Surfing!

Takes more strength than you think, but tons of fun!

Jacqueline_B, Nov 2021

Excellent experience with Steve! My kids both got up on their boards multiple times and my husband and I got about 75% there. Personally, I would have benefitted with a little more time on the shore practicing the 4 steps, but otherwise I was pleasantly surprised at how fun it was!

Steve made everything...

William_D, Sep 2021

Steve made everything very easy and simple. We were able to get up start surfing after 2 or 3 tries and had a great time. Would definitely recommend to anyone trying to learn

Just what I needed

Jeffrey_H, Sep 2021