Private Surf Lesson at Waikiki Beach: Personal Instruction for All Skill Levels

Experience a private surf lesson at Waikiki Beach, perfect for all skill levels. Learn the basics, improve your technique, and catch waves with personalized instruction and ocean safety guidance.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Big Wave Dave at Surf & Coffee - Surfing Lessons on Waikiki Beach with certified instructor.
    Each lesson is 90 minutes long.
    Check in would start at our shop where we prepare you for the Ocean, and then we walk across the street to enter the water and start surfing.
What's Included
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Rash Guard rental $5
  • Lock rental $5
  • Photography - with advance reservations
Additional Information

Experience an individualized surfing adventure at the globally recognized Waikiki Beach. We accept and encourage learners of all surfing proficiencies, including children.
Gain knowledge on how to surf at Waikiki Beach, starting from understanding your surfboard, to mastering the paddling tactic and catching waves. Our amicable staff will lead you into…

Location
Big Wave Dave at Surf & Coffee
Lewers Street
Big Wave Dave Surf & Coffee CHECK IN - 20 minutes prior to lesson start time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(101 Ratings)
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Q5557uxdavidg
Feb 17, 2025
Great experience with Big Wave Dave's surfing lessons - Had am amazing experience with Big Wave Dave's surfing lessons. Pauly was my instructor for a private lesson and he was awesome. I would recommend if you want surf lessons in Oahu, check out Big Wave Dave's
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C2810pofrancescae
Feb 3, 2025
Awesome! - it was amazing! even if there weren’t a lot of waves, I did it! I thought that it would’ve been a mess, but the instructor gave me all the tips to make it and I made it!
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Lvc9038
Jan 8, 2025
Great experience and wonderful people - We took an hour of private surfing lesson, so worth it!! It was a white cap morning and very windy. Cody was our instructor. He was awesome and incredibly Strong. We were a bit weak and battered by the wave. Cody literally towed our board with his toes latching at the tip of our board to ease off our effort. He taught well and guided us well. He was really awesome. We had a great time. Also, the booking and check-in gentleman was incredibly helpful and accommodating. We love this place
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T241grjohnc
Apr 26, 2024
Best on the beach - My wife just got back from a lesson with Chad. Her smile was from ear to ear. What a great soul! If you're in Waikiki, please get a lesson from these guys. From the land lesson to the waves to the walk back to the shop, you're learning. Chad thank you so much for today. We'll be back soon brother! Mahalo
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Kate
Apr 14, 2024
Had lots of fun, gained confidence & learned a lot! - As beginners, we weren’t sure what to expect, but the instructors made us feel great on the waves. They were so friendly and talented. Highly recommend for first-time surfers!! We got up on the first try!
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Dhkmnjj
Jan 24, 2024
A MUST-DO!! - My instructor was Raye. Not enough words to describe her: phenomenal, fabulous, patient, kind, extraordinary. We started out with the basics on land, then paddled our hearts out to get past the reef below us and get to the waves. Her main goal: stay relaxed and just have fun. Which wasn’t hard!! Thank you so much Raye!
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Phil_k
Jan 22, 2024
Paulie was awesome! I... - Paulie was awesome! I never surfed before and Paulie made sure I was able to stand up and enjoy it. He made the experience super comfortable and fun! Would highly recommend this company and use again.
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Amyjj6486mf
Jan 19, 2024
Just do it! - Fantastic business! I signed up for the 1 on 1 surf lesson and loved every minute of it. Paul was my teacher and because of him, if I could rate 6 stars, I would! If you're down to send it and experience surfing, give these guys a call and do the 1 on 1 lesson! Thanks for making my trip awesome! Nothing but the best to these guys!
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Vitot555
Jan 19, 2024
Great instructor and friendly service! - The service was great! Pauly was an anmazing instructor. Very friendly and detailed. He helped me catch my first waves. I would definitely go again. Highly recommend!
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Z725qurichardh
Dec 30, 2023
Not what is advertised - Since the surf lessons were out on the reef, we paid for action video and photos to get pictures of our grand child surfing. After the lesson we returned to shop to get photos and were told the photographer didn’t show. Yes they refunded our money but we did not get the memories they advertised and we expected Two days later we took the canoe ride and again had ordered photos and video. The ride and captain were great but again no photos. Again we were refunded our money because “his camera broke “. .in summary, the lesson and ride was nice but still very disappointing we don’t have the recorded memories they advertised.
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