Surfing - Family Lessons - Waikiki, Oahu

Overview

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, respecting the 'aina (our mother earth), having fun and staying active.

City: Oahu

Sat 31 May

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Starting at $111.30

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Sat 31 May

Starting at $111.30

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All necessary equipment including rashguard, reef shoes, and surfboard

All taxes, fees and handling charges

A safe place to store your belongings

Professional instructor

Transportation to and from designated meetings spots in Waikiki

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Family lessons require at least one child 12 or younger and one of their parents. Additional family members may be added. All participants must be able to swim and paddle their boards independently.
If a student needs to be on the same board as the instructor then the child will need his/her own private instructor. Often children 6 and under may benefit from a tandem lesson, although if older kids feel uncomfortable in the ocean, then a tandem lesson helps them feel safer and is recommended for them as well.
If any participants cannot swim please advise the staff ahead of time as a private lesson may be recommended.
If any participants have any medical conditions or injuries that we should be aware of please advise the staff ahead of time.
If you are prone to seasickness, you may want to take a remedy you are accustomed to using about an hour before the lesson (talk to your doctor for recommendations).
These lessons are a ratio of 1 instructor for every 3/4 family members.
All of our written materials are also available in Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. We will do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee, Japanese, Korean, Spanish or Chinese speaking-instructors with enough advance notice.
Please come prepared for the lesson by wearing your bathing suit, bringing a towel and making sure to apply sunscreen ahead of time.
Complimentary transportation is available from select locations in Waikiki. Exact pick-up location and time will be emailed to you by the supplier.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (102)

Julie_T

Mar 2025

Our family of 4 had a wonderful time learning to surf. This team worked hard to help our kids and make sure it was a positive experience. Our girls (11 and 9) were so proud of their accomplishments, that we had to buy the photo and video package. We booked the 2 hour tour. I think if we had done the 1 hour, we would still be wanting more time. I was ready to be done probably at the 1 hour and 45 minute mark, so I pushed through for a few more runs. It was the perfect amount of time. I did feel kind of nauseous because I sometimes get motion sickness, and I didn’t think to take anything for it. That would be my only advice - consider something because you’re moving up and down on waves for 2 hours!

Greg_R

Mar 2025

We had never been surfing before and are not in the best shape but had the most amazing time. We had two instructors who were very patient and helpful. Surprisingly, we were all able to ride waves successfully and have awesome video evidence to prove it (thanks to the videographer who surfed right along side us). We booked two hours but after about an hour and 45 minutes, we shot and decided to call it a day. It was an amazing day that my family will always remember and cherish. I cant imagine anyone walking away from this experience with anything but a big smile on their face.

Jennifer_M

Feb 2025

Great intro to surfing on Waikiki. Went during early February, water was cool but not cold. Surfing is a physical sport, paddling out will make you tired! Remember to rest in between catching waves. :)

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Surfing - Family Lessons - Waikiki, Oahu

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