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Private & Semi-Private Surf Lessons in Waikiki

5.0 · 79 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Oahu Operated by Ty Gurney Surf School Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €108 · private from €132
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
9 start times between 08:00 and 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

6 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Semi-Private Lesson (1hr)The page priceDuration: 1 hour Requirements: All participants of our semi-private lesson must 15 years or older and able to swim.€108 for 2+ people
Private Surf Lesson (1hr)Duration: 1 hour All ages & abilities€132
Semi-Private Lesson (2hr)Duration: 2 hours Requirements: All participants of our semi-private lesson must 13 years or older and able to swim.€151 for 2+ people
Ali'i Private Surf Lesson(1hr)Ali'i Private Lesson: Your instructor will tow you to the lineup after each wave.€156
Private Surf Lesson (2hr)Duration: 2 hours All ages & abilities€185

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 21 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • A safe place to store your belongings
  • Rash Guard Shirt
  • Lots of waves and tons of fun with some of the best surf instructors in Hawaii!
  • Introductory land lesson to review basic skills and water safety
  • Surfboard
  • Gratuity (optional)
  • Photos & videos (optional - must be booked in advance)

Reviews

5.0
79 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 78 of 79

Star breakdown of all 79 ratings

5 stars
77 · 97%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We are right next to Denny's restaurant across the street from the Halekulani Hotel.
Departure
9 start times between 08:00 and 16:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Ty Gurney Surf School; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Surf Lessons

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #14 of 32€1082h4.96 (79)varies by option
Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos€1131h 30m5.0 (221)shared
Family, Private & Group Surf Lessons w/ Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle€852h4.98 (284)shared
Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu€861h 30m4.97 (287)shared

Ranked #14 of 32 in Surf Lessons by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €47 to €290, median €118; typical length 1h 30m. 17 of 32 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 32 Surf Lessons

From €108 per adult · Semi-Private Lesson (1hr)