Group, semi-private and private surf lessons in Kalapaki, Poipu and Hanalei.
We start on land with ocean awareness, board positioning, paddling, and standing up. Then we head into the water together, help you catch waves, and coach you as you ride. Choose your Kauai location and the lesson style that suits your group.
5 experiences
Kalapaki Bay · Lihue
Learn the basics on Kalapaki Bay’s beach, then paddle out with our instructors for guided practice and your first waves.
Practice paddling, board balance and surfing fundamentals during a 90-minute lesson at Kalapaki Beach in Lihue. A surfboard, leash and rashguard are included.
Students must be at least 10 and know how to swim. Use your confirmation for the meeting point and check-in time.
Kiahuna Plantation · Poipu
Kiahuna Plantation beach in Poipu is the setting for our group, private, and semi-private surf lessons.
Learn at Kiahuna Plantation beach in Poipu with a 90-minute beginner lesson. Groups have no more than four students per instructor; private lessons serve one surfer and semi-private lessons accommodate two or three. A beginner board and rashguard are included.
Meet at Kiahuna Beach Shack 15 minutes before your lesson. All participants must swim. The operator lists ages 12+ with parent or guardian participation exceptions for younger children; confirm eligibility for your selected format.
Sheraton Kauai Resort · Poipu
Begin beside the Sheraton Kauai with a beginner group, a two-student lesson, or one-on-one surf coaching.
Choose a 90-minute lesson beside the Sheraton in Poipu: beginner groups have up to four students per instructor, semi-private instruction has two and private coaching is one-on-one. Start with land instruction and ocean safety before practicing in the water.
A surfboard, water shoes and rashguard are included. Students must swim independently in open water and control their board with limited assistance. Private or semi-private instruction is recommended for children under 12; confirm suitability before booking.
Hanalei Bay
Catch your first North Shore waves in Hanalei Bay with group, semi-private, or private instruction from our surf team.
This 90-minute Hanalei Bay lesson combines approximately 30 minutes of land practice with an hour of instruction in the ocean. Work on paddling, board position, standing up, surf etiquette and reading the water.
A soft-top board, leash and rashguard are provided. Choose a mixed group of up to four per instructor, a semi-private session for your party or individual coaching. Confirm the meeting point and participant requirements for your selected lesson.
Hanalei Bay
Beach practice, ocean etiquette, and a warmup prepare you for Hanalei Bay. Your lesson includes a board, rashguard, and guidance in the water.
Choose a 60- or 90-minute Private Elite lesson in Hanalei Bay for up to four surfers. Start with safety, ocean etiquette and a land warmup, then practice with an instructor.
Board rental, rashguard and transportation from the school down to the beach are included. Meet at 5-5190 Kuhio Highway A, arriving 20 minutes early. All surfers must swim; the minimum age is six.
Review your chosen lesson’s inclusions, meeting point and participation requirements before booking.
The provided lesson guidance requires students to know how to swim and be comfortable in the water. Check the chosen company’s age and participation requirements before booking.
The right location depends on ocean conditions, your experience and where you are staying. Your instructor assesses the lesson beach; coast-wide surf forecasts are planning information.
Equipment, rashguards, transport, lesson length and other inclusions vary by company. Follow your selected operator’s confirmation for your meeting point, packing list and check-in time.