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15 Workshops & Classes on Oahu to Build a Day Around

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 workshops & classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii - What happens before you reach the waves
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Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii

1.Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 582 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $112Our pick

Meet the Hans Hedemann Surf team at 150 Kapahulu Ave for a two-hour Waikiki lesson. You’ll learn safety, etiquette, paddling, turning, and standing up, then practice in the ocean with a small instructor group. Boards, rash shirts, reef shoes, and lockers are included.

“I highly recommend this Surfing school! I had very low expectations of my abilities to surf, however Nico and Lewis are great coaches, whose guidance and advices helped me to stand up on board and surf.”

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Oahu: Beginner-Friendly Waikiki Beach Surfing Lesson - Arriving at Surfer Girl Academy
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Oahu: Beginner-Friendly Waikiki Beach Surfing Lesson

2.Beginner-Friendly Waikiki Beach Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 425 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Meet Surfer Girl Academy for a two-hour Waikiki lesson with English or Japanese instruction, one guide for up to four students, and a 20 to 30-minute beach briefing. Guides such as Yuko, Mito, Noah, John, and Shuji have earned praise for patient coaching and helping first-timers stand up.

“Excellent teachers and the pictures came out awesome! Highly recommended.”

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Surfing Lessons On Waikiki Beach - Why Waikiki works for first-time surfers
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Surfing Lessons On Waikiki Beach

3.Surfing Lessons On Waikiki Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Meet near Waikiki Beach Walk for a 90-minute beginner lesson with a surfboard, leash, locker, and professional instruction. You will spend about 20 minutes learning beach safety and board skills before practicing in Waikiki’s shallow, sandy water. Instructors such as Josh, Derek, and Tanner have earned strong praise.

“Ten out of ten !! The guys were very informative and very helpful.. definitely recommend!! Easier than i thought”

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Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson - The first 15 to 30 minutes: safety and board skills
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Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

4.Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123Top rated

Meet Stoke Drift at Ocean Patio B for a 90-minute Waikiki surf lesson. You’ll spend 15 to 30 minutes learning safety and technique, then about an hour catching waves with an instructor such as Justice, Keith, Joey, or Cole. Swimming ability is required.

“It was an incredible experience being on the water. My husband and I have injury’s from old age and Cole was awesome and accommodated us. He was so cool and understanding! Will definitely be back! 😊”

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Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu - Why the 15-minute beach lesson matters
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Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

5.Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Meet Sunset Suzy’s Surf School in Hauula for a 90-minute beginner lesson with instructors such as Suzy, Andy, John, or Matthew. You’ll spend 15 minutes learning beach basics, then practice on gentle North Shore waves with a board, rash guard, leash, and local guidance included.

“Suzy was the best! She was very helpful, patient and enthusiastic. I would love to take another lesson with her! The whole group was beginners and they picked a spot that was fun and not too hard. Would 10/10 recommend.”

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Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle - Getting ready: equipment, storage, and safety
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Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

6.Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Meet at Ohana Surf Project near the Waikiki Beach Marriott, gear up, and ride to the beach for a roughly two-hour lesson. Your instructor adjusts the coaching to your level, helps you catch waves, and keeps safety in view. Luke, Jayden, Jake, Tyler, Cole, and Marcus are among the instructors praised for patient teaching.

“Super chill, great experience. Shoutout to Marcus for being super chill and helping me catch some waves!”

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Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving - Certified Only - What the five-hour morning feels like
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Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving – Certified Only

7.Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving – Certified Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $269

Join Waikiki Dive Center for a five-hour, certified-only scuba trip from Honolulu. Visit the Sea Tiger, YO-257, or San Pedro wreck, then explore a Waikiki reef with guides such as Ron, April, Dylan, Yoshi, Alex, or Marcia. Equipment, snacks, and water are included.

“Dive Masters Ron and April made both dives easy in and out of the water. All equipment is provided and it's good equipment! I felt totally safe and prepared when it came time to "Giant Step" into the water. We were treated by awesome sites like Sea turtles, a shark, Sea urchins, eels, and lots of different fish. I highly recommend.”

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Oahu: Waikiki 2-Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson - In the water, coaching is the real value
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Oahu: Waikiki 2-Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson

8.Waikiki 2-Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 2 hours · from $103

Spend two hours learning to surf about one mile outside Waikiki, where current professional surfers such as Turner, Kai, and Noah teach small groups of up to six. After a 20-minute beach lesson, you will practice surf stance, wave safety, etiquette, and board control in the water.

“Amazing experience!! Must do in Hawaii. The thrill you get from surfing is addicting.”

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Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki - The Land Lesson Covers More Than Standing Up
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Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki

9.Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Meet at Moku Hawaii on Koa Avenue for a 90-minute private Waikiki lesson. You’ll cover safety, balance, paddling, and board position on land, then walk to the beach with your instructor. Max is often praised for calm, clear coaching, while Wil also teaches select lessons.

“Max was an amazing surf instructor! He's super friendly, warm and full of positive energy - exactly what you need when you're taking your first surf lesson and feeling a bit nervous. I was a little scared at first, but with his help i learned quickly and has so much fun!!”

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Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos - The first beach lesson: safety before surfing
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Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos

10.Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Meet instructors such as Michael, Mike, Rio, or John at Ala Moana Beach Park for a 90-minute beginner surf lesson. You’ll cover safety and etiquette, practice on the beach, catch waves in the water, and receive edited GoPro photos and video by email.

“Our surf instructor was really nice and super helpful with his tips. We were scared to go but ended up feeling really safe and having a lot of fun!”

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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki - How the Two-Hour Lesson Works
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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

11.Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $118

Meet at Ohana Surf Project near the Waikiki Beach Marriott for a two-hour lesson tailored to your ability. You’ll receive gear, a safety briefing, beach transport, and coaching from instructors such as Mark, Kai, Kevin, or Tyler. The experience is best suited to first-time surfers and confident beginners.

“My children (age 14 and 13) had a great first surfing experience. The instructor was kind and helpful.”

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Paddleboard Yoga Class in Honolulu - Meeting at Ala Moana Beach Park
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Paddleboard Yoga Class in Honolulu

12.Paddleboard Yoga Class in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $57Best value

Meet Yoga Floats at Ala Moana Beach Park for a 75-minute paddleboard yoga class in shallow water. Your instructor covers safety, balance, yoga variations, and meditation before leading you through poses and a floating savasana. Groups are capped at 10, and all levels are welcome.

“Amazing experience! Great instructor made my husband and I feel comfortable and confident. We had a great time!!”

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North Shore Beginner Surf Lesson, Hawaii - Key points to know before you book
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North Shore Beginner Surf Lesson, Hawaii

13.North Shore Beginner Surf Lesson, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $104

Meet Surf N Sea in Haleiwa for a two-hour North Shore surf lesson capped at four people. Your instructor covers ocean etiquette, safe falling, standing technique, wave timing, and board choice before taking you to Waialua Bay or another beginner-friendly spot. You must swim and provide your own transport.

“Mark was a really good instructor. Felt safe, had lots of fun, and even sighted a whale! Would definitely recommend it for beginner surfers as I’d only been surfing once and caught a few waves!”

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Private Surfing Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu - Learning the rules before entering the water
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Private Surfing Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

14.Private Surfing Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $150

Meet your private Catch'a Wave instructor at Puaʻena Point Beach Park for a two-hour lesson shaped around your skill and goals. Conor has helped first-timers manage busy waves with calm, patient coaching. Gear, rash guards, and personal instruction are included.

“Incredible tlexperience learning how to surf on the NORTH SHORE! Connor was great at showing us, first timers, what to do. He personally navigated us around the busy waves, and got us onto a few fun waves. Connor was very patient and a good instructor for the two of us. He started us out on land, and then we transitioned to the water. We will definitely.be back!”

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Private Surf Lessons in Honolulu - What Happens During the Two-Hour Session
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Private Surf Lessons in Honolulu

15.Private Surf Lessons in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about two hours at Waikiki Beach with a private surf instructor from Hans Hedemann Surf School. You get a board, waterproof gear, safety guidance, and coaching matched to your level. Instructors named in guest feedback include Niko, Chris, Charlie, Charles, and Kalani.

“Nike was an excellent teacher! My son had a great time and caught some amazing waves.! Hawaii was a great place to learn to surf. Highly recommend!”

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