Top Honolulu Classes & Workshops

During your Oahu vacation, enjoy a comprehensive 2-hour surfing lesson near Waikiki with a private instructor. Your professional surfing instructor provides instruction and equipment fittings in the comfort of the deluxe Mercedes van. When ready, hit the beach for a short lesson on land followed by further instruction in the water. Learn to paddle out and stand up on the board, or take your surfing skills to the next level if you know the basics. Photos and video are available for purchase, and hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Learn to surf on Waikiki Beach. Travel to the beach in an air-conditioned Mercedes Benz van and then participate in a brief a safety training and learn the basics of popping up and balancing before jumping in the water. Get one-on-one instruction and learn surfing essentials with a team of experienced teachers. This 2-hour semi-private lesson includes the use of all gear, and the option to purchase professional photos, videos taken during the day, and surfing swag if you choose.

Family surf lessons that meet your needs can be hard to find. Prebook this family surf lesson package in Oahu, and prearrange your family's group size, as well as your lesson length. Plus, this class is tailored to all skill levels and ages for convenience, and it includes all equipment needed for the day, as well as round-trip transport from your nearby hotel.

There are few things more iconic to the Oahu experience than catching and riding a wave, and with this surfing lesson at Ala Moana Beach, you can learn to 'hang 10' with a professional instructor while paddling out in the sun. This beach is just minutes from Waikiki, and options range from private lessons to those in a very small group, with lessons available in morning or midday — whatever works best with your schedule.

Hawaii is one of the world's best spots to surf. Learn the exciting water sport during your vacation during this group lesson right on Waikiki Beach. Learn about the basics of surfing and certain techniques on the sand and then, take to the water to try and catch your first wave. Your instructor guides you along the way so you feel safe and confident in the water.

Give stand-up paddleboard (SUP) a try during this 2.5-hour lesson on Oahu. Your expert instructor shows you paddling technique and pointers on how to maneuver your board at a beach near Waikiki with calm, warm waters. Choose a private or small-group lesson limited to 4 students; both options ensure personalized attention. Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is included.

Some bodyboarding lessons can feel crowded and as though you have to compete for your instructor's attention. This private experience ensures you are the center of focus at all times. You'll get picked up and taken to one of O'ahu's best bodyboarding surf spots where you will enjoy undivided attention and instruction customized to your own experience and skill.

Here at Ohana Surf Project we believe our clients are like family, and we strive to provide the best service to every person who chooses to join us on the water and we welcome their loved ones who come along to support them as well. We are passionate about surfing and specialize in three ways of teaching you how to glide across the water: surf, stand up paddle and bodyboard. All of our staff members have been in the business for many years and are some of the finest instructors in the industry. We love what we do and we enjoy working together, as a team and as ohana to make our students feel safe, comfortable, and successful. Our biggest priority is SAFETY! All our coaches and guides are professional, trained in safety (CPR, lifeguard, first aid), and friendly. We look forward to welcoming you into our ohana and showing you the aloha spirit that has kept each of us here in Hawaii-- enjoying life & good company, resecting the 'aina (our mother earth), having fun and staying active.

Bring the whole family and learn how to bodyboard in a safe and exciting way. Using a luxurious, customized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van as a mobile command center, get geared up with high-quality boards, fins, and rash guard shirts. After some on-land instruction, it’s time to hit the waves, with CPR-certified instructors present at all times. Later, view photos and videos (available or purchase) and buy souvenirs back at the command center.

If you are serious about improving your surfing skills, skip the run-of-the-mill surf classes on offer on O'ahu and enjoy this one-on-one lesson that will take your technique to the next level. Your instructor will create a personalized instruction plan designed to enhance your skills, keep you safe in the water, and maximize your enjoyment of the sport you love.

Delve into the art of bodyboarding during a private lesson with your own professional instructor in Honolulu. You'll receive personalized instruction and the time to enhance your skills during your Oahu vacation. Choose from a 1.5- or 2.5-hour lesson offered at several times throughout the day, and have access to a comfortable Mercedes van, which provides a place at the beach to prepare for your lesson and relax afterward. Your tour includes private instruction, the option to purchase photos of your bodyboarding session, and Waikiki pickup and drop-off.