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title: "Waikiki: Open Group Surfing Lesson"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Oahu
country: United States
price: 102
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.73
reviews: 622
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [ja, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 31 of 32 (Surf Lessons)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/waikiki-open-group-surfing-lesson/
---

# Waikiki: Open Group Surfing Lesson

In our comparison: #31 of 32 in Surf Lessons, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Learn to surf on Oahu’s iconic Waikiki Beach with a 2-hour group lesson led by certified, professional instructors. Join fellow beginners and discover the secrets to riding waves, starting with a safety briefing and on-sand training before heading into the water. With a small student-to-instructor ratio of 1:3 or 1:4, participants get personalized attention and are more likely to stand up on their first wave, making this an ideal introduction to surfing in Hawaii.

Participants of this lesson must be able to swim without life jacket.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please check in at the surf shop 20 - 30…
- Starts 08:00, 11:00, 14:00: 3 departures a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €102 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 622 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Hans Hedemann Surf Inc
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Japanese, English
- Start times: 08:00, 11:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.73 from 622 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 578 of 622.

- 5 stars: 538 (86%)
- 4 stars: 40 (6%)
- 3 stars: 15 (2%)
- 2 stars: 15 (2%)
- 1 star: 14 (2%)

## What's included

- Safe storage lockers to store your belongings
- All Equipment including surfboard, rash guard, and reef shoes
- 2-hour Group Lesson
- All taxes and fees
- Professional instruction from a certified teacher

## Not included

- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- for booking 8 and above is a must

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 11:00, 14:00
- 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

Please check in at the surf shop 20 - 30 minutes prior to activity which is located at Queen Kapiolani Hotel Lobby Surf Shop

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for non swimmer
- Need to be able to swim without a lifejacket

## Compared with other Surf Lessons

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #31 of 32** | €102 | 2h | 4.73 (622) | 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 #31 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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