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Surf HNL: Surf Lessons near Ko'olina!!!!!
Overview
Want to learn how to surf? There’s no better place to start than Hawaii, where the art of surfing has been cultivated for centuries. Get a fun-filled introduction with this 2-hour lesson at Barbers Point, a beach on the west side of Oahu that has good waves and no crowds. Your expert instructor shows you the basics to get you up on the board and catching waves. Choose a private one-on-one lesson or a small-group lesson with no more than four people per instructor.
What's Included
- Surf Gear such as reef shoes, surfboard, leash, long-sleeved rash guard.
- Experienced lifeguard, CPR certified instructors.
- Use of board and other necessary equipment
- 1-hour surf lesson with a qualified instructor
- Never more than 4 students/instructor.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Eisenhower Beach
Eisenhower Road, Ewa Beach, HI 96706, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You will head to Eisenhower Beach / Kalaeloa Beach Park to meet your surfing instructor. Your instructor is an expert who even matches you up with the right surfboard. Then begin your lesson on the sand where you learn the proper techniques for paddling and popping up on your board. You might even hear some of the history of surfing as you practice.
When you feel comfortable, grab your board and walk into the warm Hawaiian ocean. Your instructor is there in the water with you, helping you to know when to paddle and when to get up. You have plenty of time after your introduction to practice in the water and refine your new skills.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years for group bookings
- Minimum age is 5 years for private bookings
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Surf HNL: Surf Lessons near Ko’olina!!!!!?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5031SURF
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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 65 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- Surf Gear such as reef shoes, surfboard, leash, long-sleeved rash guard.
- Experienced lifeguard, CPR certified instructors.
- Use of board and other necessary equipment.
- 1-hour surf lesson with a qualified instructor.
- Never more than 4 students/instructor.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Surf HNL: Surf Lessons near Ko'olina!!!!! is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Surf HNL: Surf Lessons near Ko’olina!!!!! will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Surf Gear such as reef shoes, surfboard, leash, long-sleeved rash guard.
- Experienced lifeguard, CPR certified instructors.
- Use of board and other necessary equipment
- 1-hour surf lesson with a qualified instructor
- Never more than 4 students/instructor.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years for group bookings
- Minimum age is 5 years for private bookings
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
