Ohana Surf Project
Activities (4)
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Surf Lessons!
Surf Lessons! by Ohana Surf Project takes place in Waikiki, starting at the Ohana Surf Center inside the Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel. A shuttle picks participants up from convenient spots in Waikiki and brings them to the shop, where they check in, gear up, and watch a safety briefing before heading to the beach for the lesson itself. After the session, everyone returns to the shop to view any footage captured on the water. Lessons are tailored to any experience level. Beginners learn surfing etiquette, water safety, paddling, and how to catch a wave. Intermediate and advanced surfers work on technique, habits, and more challenging maneuvers. A surfboard, long-sleeve rashguard, reef shoes, and a secure place to store belongings are all included. Participants should bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. Wetsuits are available to rent separately, and photos or video footage can be purchased at the shop after the lesson. The tour is stroller and wheelchair accessible with advance notice.
SUP Lessons!
Stand-up paddleboarding lessons with Ohana Surf Project take place in Waikiki and are open to all experience levels, from first-timers finding their footing on the board to advanced paddlers refining technique and competitive strategy. Lessons are customized to each student's skill level and learning style, covering water safety, body positioning, board handling, and paddling fundamentals for beginners, while more experienced students work on correcting habits and strengthening technique. The meeting point is the Ohana Surf Center inside the Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel, where students check in and gear up before being shuttled to the beach location. Transportation to and from designated pickup spots in Waikiki is included, along with a paddleboard, paddle, long-sleeve rashguard, reef shoes, and a place to store belongings. After the lesson, students return to the shop to view any footage captured on the water, which is available for purchase separately. Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes are all that is needed.
Bodyboarding Lessons!
The lesson starts at the Ohana Surf Center inside the Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel, where participants check in and get outfitted with a bodyboard, fins, a long-sleeve rashguard, and reef shoes. A shuttle then carries the group to the beach location where the instruction takes place, and another shuttle brings everyone back to the shop afterward. Instruction is tailored to the individual. Beginners learn bodyboarding etiquette, water safety, body positioning, paddling, and how to catch waves. Intermediate participants work on fundamentals or more challenging maneuvers. Advanced riders focus on refining technique, correcting habits, and developing competitive strategies. Every student also receives guidance on reading the ocean environment and connecting with the water. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. Wetsuits are available to rent separately. The shop provides a secure place to store belongings during the lesson. Transportation is included between the shop and designated Waikiki pickup spots. Souvenir footage of the session is available to purchase at the shop after returning from the water.
Session Packages
Ohana Surf Project offers multi-session packages for building skills in surfing, bodyboarding, or stand-up paddleboarding. Each session is led by a professional instructor, and a courtesy shuttle picks up and drops off at designated locations within Waikiki. The meeting point is the Ohana Surf Center on Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu. Equipment is included with each session: a surfboard, a paddleboard with paddle, or a bodyboard with fins, depending on the activity chosen. A long-sleeve rashguard shirt and reef shoes are also provided, along with a secure place to store belongings. The packages are designed for those who want to advance their skills over repeated lessons, and they are open to children and adults alike. Arrive wearing sunscreen and swimwear, and bring a towel. Those prone to motion sickness should take a remedy before heading out.
About
Ohana Surf Project operates out of the Ohana Surf Center, located inside the Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel on Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu. The company offers surf lessons, bodyboarding lessons, and stand-up paddleboarding lessons, along with multi-session packages for anyone who wants to build skills across any of those three disciplines over repeated visits. The packages include a courtesy shuttle to and from designated locations within Waikiki.
All lesson formats are described as more than just instruction in the water, and they are open to a wide range of participants, from young children to older adults. The meeting point is the same for every activity, making logistics straightforward for visitors staying in or near Waikiki. The Ohana Surf Center is stroller and wheelchair accessible with advance notice, which makes the lessons available to participants who need those accommodations.
Ohana Surf Project is based in Honolulu, Oahu. Do Oahu lists 4 activities from Ohana Surf Project.
Categories: Surfing and Stand-Up Paddleboarding.
Listings: Surf Lessons!; SUP Lessons!; Bodyboarding Lessons!; Session Packages.
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