A child and an instructor carrying a surfboard toward the ocean under palm fronds
Ala Moana surf lesson

Your first surf lesson
in Hawaii

15,000+ reviews across platforms
Lesson length
90 min (group lesson)
Lesson times
5 a day · 07:30 - 14:30
Meeting point
Ala Moana Beach Park
Pickup
Waikiki · Ala Moana
$190Turtle snorkeling + surf combo, per person

Lesson times are based on the last pickup time.

Your first 90 minutes on the waves

Learn with an instructor in the calm waters of Ala Moana Beach Park.
The group surf lesson runs 90 minutes.

A child standing on a board as an instructor holds it from behind, with Waikiki buildings in the background

What to bring

Swimsuit

Not available to rent

Rash guard

Required · $10 rental

Leggings

Required · $10 rental

Water shoes

Required · $10 rental

Sunscreen

Be sure to put on sunscreen so you don't get burned

Beach towel

Just borrow one from your hotel

  • Rash guards, leggings and water shoes are required for safety.
  • If you don't have your own, you can rent them for $10 per person.
  • Swimsuits and kids' gear are not available to rent.

Turtle snorkeling + surf combo

Book turtle snorkeling and a group surf lesson together in one combo.

Combo

Turtle snorkeling
+ group surf lesson

$190Per person

  • Turtle snorkeling · Mon - Sat
  • Group surf lesson, 90 min · 5 a day
  • Waikiki · Ala Moana pickup

Surf lesson times

Based on the last pickup time.

Session 107:30
Session 209:15
Session 311:00
Session 412:45
Session 514:30

Group surf lessons run 90 minutes.

Getting there and pickup

Surfboards lined up on the sand at Ala Moana Beach Park

On your own

If you come on your own, we'll meet you at Ala Moana Beach Park.

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Hotel pickup

Pickup is available in the Waikiki and Ala Moana areas. Kahala pickup has a $10 per person surcharge.

Age and participation notes

  • Ask first

    Children under 7, guests 65 and older, and guests weighing 95 kg (209 lb) or more must contact us before booking.

  • Not permitted

    Pregnant guests and anyone with heart disease or a serious back condition cannot take part in the lesson.

  • Guardian

    Minors must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian.

  • Companions

    Each student may bring up to 2 companions.

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Turtle snorkeling out of Kewalo Basin since 2019.
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Hours and contact

Mon to Sat, 09:00-17:00 (HST)

hioceanstar@gmail.com

+1 808-308-1792

Where to find us

1125 Kewalo Basin Harbor,
Gate D #110, Honolulu, HI 96814

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Business details

Company: Oceanview Activity LLC

Registered address: 615 Pikoi St, Ste 811

Phone: +1 808-308-1792

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$190Turtle snorkeling + surf combo