---
title: Private Surf Lesson at Waikiki Beach
lang: en
type: tour
city: Oahu
country: United States
price: 162
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.75
reviews: 115
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [ja, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 28 of 32 (Surf Lessons)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/private-surf-lesson-at-waikiki-beach/
---

# Private Surf Lesson at Waikiki Beach

In our comparison: #28 of 32 in Surf Lessons, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €162 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 115 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Big Wave Dave Surf & Coffee
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Japanese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.75 from 115 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 107 of 115.

- 5 stars: 104 (90%)
- 4 stars: 3 (3%)
- 3 stars: 3 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 5 (4%)

## What's included

- Local guide

## Not included

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

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Big Wave Dave Surf & Coffee

CHECK IN - 20 minutes prior to lesson start time.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Surf Lessons

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #28 of 32** | €162 | 1h 30m | 4.75 (115) | private |
| [Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos](/usa/oahu/tours/surf-lesson-without-the-crowds-including-gopro-videos/?format=md) | €113 | 1h 30m | 5.0 (221) | shared |
| [Family, Private & Group Surf Lessons w/ Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle](/usa/oahu/tours/family-private-group-surf-lessons-w-waikiki-courtesy-shuttle/?format=md) | €85 | 2h | 4.98 (284) | shared |
| [Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/surf-lessons-on-the-north-shore-of-oahu/?format=md) | €86 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (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.

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