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Private Surf Lesson at Waikiki Beach

4.8 · 115 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Oahu Operated by Big Wave Dave Surf & Coffee Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Japanese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30, 09:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €162 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Rash Guard rental $5
  • Lock rental $5
  • Photography - with advance reservations

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.

Reviews

4.8
115 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 107 of 115

Star breakdown of all 115 ratings

5 stars
104 · 90%
4 stars
3 · 3%
3 stars
3 · 3%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
5 · 4%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Big Wave Dave Surf & Coffee CHECK IN - 20 minutes prior to lesson start time.
Departure
08:30, 09:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:30 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (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
Big Wave Dave Surf & Coffee; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Enjoy a personal, one on one, surfing experience at world famous Waikiki Beach. All skill levels are welcome and recommended for children.

Learn to surf in Waikiki Beach, from the basics of your surfboard, to the technique to paddling and catching waves, our friendly staff with guide you into the ocean after we complete our land demonstration and ocean safety.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

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 · #28 of 32€1621h 30m4.75 (115)private
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 #28 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 €162 per adult