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title: "Surf HNL: Surf Lessons near Ko'olina!!!!!"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Oahu
country: United States
price: 153
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 65
duration_minutes: 75
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 9 of 32 (Surf Lessons)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/surf-hnl-surf-lessons-near-ko-olina/
---

# Surf HNL: Surf Lessons near Ko'olina!!!!!

In our comparison: #9 of 32 in Surf Lessons, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Want to learn how to surf? There’s no better place to start than Hawaii, where the art of surfing has been cultivated for centuries. Get a fun-filled introduction with this 2-hour lesson at Barbers Point, a beach on the west side of Oahu that has good waves and no crowds. Your expert instructor shows you the basics to get you up on the board and catching waves. Choose a private one-on-one lesson or a small-group lesson with no more than four people per instructor.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Head down Coral Sea Rd (1.9 mi) just…
- Starts 08:00, 09:30: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Age rule: Minimum age is 12 years for group bookings

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €153 per person for the Group Lesson (4 or more) option; other options up to €180
- Duration: 1h 15m
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 65 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Surf HNL
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Start times: 08:00, 09:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.98 from 65 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 65 of 65.

- 5 stars: 64 (98%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Lesson (4 or more) | €153 / person | - | 1hr Group Lesson: Morning 1-hour group surfing lesson with no more than 4 students per instructor; Ages 12 and older. 8:30am and 10:00am |
| Private Child Lesson | €162 / person | - | 1hr Private Child Lesson: Morning 1-hour private surfing lesson;13 years and under. 8:30am and 10:00am |
| Adult Lesson | €171 / person | - | 1 hr Adult Lesson: Morning 1-hour adult surfing lesson; Ages 5 and older. 8:30am and 10:00am |
| Private Adult Lesson | €180 / person | - | 1hr Private Adult Lesson: Morning 1-hour private surfing lesson. 8:00am or 9:30am |

## What's included

- Surf Gear such as reef shoes, surfboard, leash, long-sleeved rash guard.
- Experienced lifeguard, CPR certified instructors.
- Use of board and other necessary equipment
- 1-hour surf lesson with a qualified instructor
- Never more than 4 students/instructor.

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Gratuities

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 09:30
- 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

Head down Coral Sea Rd (1.9 mi) just pass Tripoli Rd. you will see a cattle guard gate on the left side,
(Gate open on weekends). Please park outside and walk through the left side of gate straight up to the beach a you will see our Surf HNL tents.


Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years for group bookings
- Minimum age is 5 years for private bookings

## Compared with other Surf Lessons

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #9 of 32** | €153 | 1h 15m | 4.98 (65) | shared |
| [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 #9 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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