Private Lesson

Here in Waikiki, Gone Surfing Hawaii delivers private surf lessons with 5 stars and 396 Google reviews. Their one-on-one coaching approach works beautifully, whether you're catching your first wave or fine-tuning skills you've been working on for years.

What I love about their setup is how they've structured each 1.5-hour session. You'll start with 15 minutes on the beach learning the fundamentals — proper technique, ocean awareness and safety. Then it's into the water for 1 hour and 15 minutes of hands-on practice. Your licensed instructor (all trained in first aid and lifeguard CPR) will guide you through wave positioning, takeoff timing, and wave riding etiquette while giving you their undivided attention.

Beyond traditional surfing, they also run private stand-up paddle board lessons using the same personalized format. SUP offers a different challenge — great for building balance and paddle technique. Both options run at convenient times: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm. Rain won't stop your session unless conditions become genuinely unsafe.

To join a session, you'll need to be at least 5 years old and swim confidently. Everything's included — surfboard and rash guard for surf lessons, or SUP board, paddle, and rash guard for paddle boarding. Meet your instructor in Waikiki, and know that you can cancel with full refund if you give 48-hour notice.

The safety standards here are solid. Participants who cannot take part due to inability to swim or any other factor (including pregnancy and/or intoxication) that instructors deem unsafe are not eligible for a refund. If lessons are ended early due to sea sickness, extreme fatigue, or other safety concerns, no refunds are available. However, if Gone Surfing Hawaii determines conditions are unsafe, you'll receive a 100% refund.