Surf HNL: Surf Lessons near Ko'olina!!!!!

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Oahu, USA

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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
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Eisenhower Beach
Eisenhower Road, Ewa Beach, HI 96706, USA

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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
  • 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

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Q: Will I get seasick on Surf HNL: Surf Lessons near Ko’olina!!!!!?

A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

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

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Activity code: C-5031SURF

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What's Included

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  • 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

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  • 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

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