Surf Lessons in Honolulu: Waikīkī Surf Schools for Every Level cover

Surf Lessons in Honolulu: Waikīkī Surf Schools for Every Level

Curated bySurfbreak Coliving5 cardsUpdated Oct 2026
Learn to ride Waikīkī’s gentle, rolling waves with experienced local instructors offering group, semi-private, and private lessons. Whether you’re a first-timer, traveling with family, or looking for personalized coaching to level up, these beachfront schools make it easy to get started. Ideal for digital nomads, surfers, and coliving residents catching their first waves in Oʻahu.
Hedemann Surf School
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Hedemann Surf School

Vibe: Beginner-Friendly • Established • Groups • Private Lessons Offers group, semi-private and private lessons, with equipment provided. The Waikīkī location is inside the Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel, close to the beach and Honolulu Zoo. 📍 Address: 150 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 📞 Phone: (808) 924-7778

Sparky's Surf School
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Sparky's Surf School

Vibe: Local • Hawaiian Beachboy Style • Beginners • Families A smaller Waikīkī surf school offering lessons for solo surfers, couples, families and children. Equipment is included with lessons. 📍 Address: 135 Uluniu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 📞 Phone: (808) 724-4208

Ty Gurney Surf School
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Ty Gurney Surf School

Vibe: Personalized • Fun • All Levels • Central Waikīkī Offers surf lessons for beginners as well as surfers wanting to improve their technique, plus SUP lessons, rentals and other surf experiences. 📍 Address: 205 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815 📞 Phone: (808) 271-9557

Jamie O'Brien School of Surf
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Jamie O'Brien School of Surf

Vibe: First-Timers • Families • Small Groups • Beachfront Located at The Twin Fin Waikīkī and geared toward beginner-friendly instruction. They offer group, semi-private and private surf lessons directly in Waikīkī. 📍 Address: 2570 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 📞 Phone: (808) 583-0178

SFC Surf School
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SFC Surf School

Vibe: Small Groups • Beginners • Personal Coaching • Relaxed Offers open-group and private instruction, beginning with practice on the sand before entering the water. Lessons meet near Ala Wai Boat Harbor, and equipment is provided. 📍 Meeting area: Ala Wai Boat Harbor, 1651 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815 📞 Phone/Text: (808) 490-8674