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1.5-Hour Semi Private Surfing Lesson in Honolulu
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Gone Surfing Hawaii teaches you to surf at Waikiki Beach in a semi-private session. The 90-minute lesson costs from $120 per person for 2 or more. You meet behind Outrigger Reef by the blue chairs and board rack. Starts range from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on dates that vary. You skip the surf shop and start on the sand with surf safety before catching waves.
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1.5-Hour Semi Private Surfing Lesson in Honolulu at a glance
| Beach | Waikiki Beach |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Price | from $120 per person for 2 or more |
| Format | Semi-private instruction |
| Starts | 8 a.m. · noon · 2 p.m. · 4 p.m., dates vary |
| Meeting point | Beach behind Outrigger Reef, by the blue chairs and board rack, 5 minutes before the lesson |
| Ages | 13 and up, swimmers only |
| Main trade-off | No fixed weekly schedule |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on .
What's included
- Semi-private lesson
- Rash Guard
- Professional local instructor
- Surfboard
What's not included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Souvenir t-shirts (available to purchase)
- Souvenir rash guards (available to purchase)
Options
Which option to book
There's one 90-minute option, on dates that vary. Start times are 8 a.m. and noon, plus 2 and 4 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Semi-Private Lessons | 8 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. |
The catch: Children under 13 need a separate private lesson to surf alongside your group.
The day
How does the day work?
You meet directly on the beach behind Outrigger Reef before learning surf safety and practicing how to catch waves.
- 1
Beach meeting
You meet behind Outrigger Reef on the sand. The stacked blue chairs and board rack mark the school's meeting point before your instructor starts the lesson.
- 2
Ocean awareness
The briefing covers wave conditions and surf safety. You learn what to watch for before the group heads into the water to practice.
- 3
Catching waves
In the water you learn to read waves and position yourself for a takeoff. Your instructor also covers surf etiquette while helping you practice.
The 90-minute session combines beach instruction with water practice. It ends at the same beach meeting point behind Outrigger Reef.
Pickup and meeting point
- Beach check-in: Arrive 5 minutes before your lesson behind Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. The blue chairs and board rack behind Monkeypod mark the meeting point.
- Dressed to surf: You're expected to arrive dressed and ready for the water. A rash guard is available to wear during the lesson, so you don't need to buy one.
- Getting to the beach: The journey to the beach meeting point is your responsibility. This semi-private option doesn't include transport from your hotel before or after the lesson.
Before you book
- Your lesson doesn't follow a fixed weekly schedule. The booking page gives the available dates.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Friends aged 13 and up can share this 90-minute lesson if everyone swims. The beach meeting suits a stay near Outrigger Reef. You don't have to report to a surf shop. Your plans need to fit the available dates rather than a fixed weekly schedule.
For daily starts and two students per instructor, Ty Gurney's hour costs from $118.82 per person for 2 to 4. Stoke Drift offers 90 minutes exclusively within your party from $123 per adult for 2 or more.
Who it's not for
- Nonswimmers
- Children under 13 sharing the group instructor
- Visitors requiring a fixed weekly departure pattern
Good to know
Know before you go
You must be at least 13 and know how to swim for this semi-private lesson. Moderate fitness is required too. A younger child needs a separate private lesson even when joining the family at the same time.
You need to arrive dressed and ready for surfing. The school lends you a rash guard and provides a board. Bring your own towel and water for the time before and after the session.
The semi-private rate applies to parties of 2 to 6. Dates vary rather than following a fixed weekly schedule. Your chosen departure needs to be available on the booking page before you build other plans around it.
The meeting spot is on the beach behind Outrigger Reef, behind Monkeypod. The blue chairs and board rack mark the spot. You should be there at least 5 minutes before the lesson begins.
Weather can cancel the lesson. On a day it runs, your instruction begins with ocean awareness and surf safety on the sand. Souvenir photos cost extra, as do shirts or rash guards you want to keep.
One reservation accepts up to 6 travelers and receives immediate booking approval. You'll use a mobile ticket. Cancellation at least 24 hours before departure earns a full refund, with none for later cancellations.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Daily starts for two older swimmers
Private and Semi-Private Surf Lessons in WaikikiTy Gurney offers daily semi-private hours from age 15. Two students share an instructor, from $118.82 per person for 2 to 4.
★ 5.0 · 79 reviews · from $118.82 per person for 2 to 4
A private group with daily departures
Waikiki Private Group Surf LessonStoke Drift keeps the 90-minute lesson within your party. Daily sessions cost from $123 per adult for 2 or more, with swimmers aged 13 and up sharing instruction.
★ 4.9 · 312 reviews · from $123 per adult for 2 or more
A shuttle to the lesson
Family, Private and Group Surf Lessons with Waikiki Courtesy ShuttleOhana handles transfers from designated Waikiki meeting stops. Its 1-hour open group is from $104.66 per person for 2 or more, with swimming required from age 13.
★ 5.0 · 284 reviews · from $104.66 per person for 2 or more
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Questions
People also ask
- Can a child under thirteen join Gone Surfing Hawaii's semi-private lesson?
No, the semi-private lesson begins at age 13. You can book a younger child into a separate private lesson at the same date and time. That lets the family surf together while the child has individual instruction.
- Does Gone Surfing Hawaii run the same days every week?
No, the available dates vary. The 90-minute lesson has departures at 8 a.m. or noon, plus afternoon starts at 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. Check your date on the booking page before fixing the rest of your day.
- Where do you meet Gone Surfing Hawaii at Outrigger Reef?
You meet on the sand behind Outrigger Reef and Monkeypod. The blue chairs beside a board rack are the landmarks. Arrive at least 5 minutes early already dressed for surfing, with your own journey to the beach arranged.
- What is included with Gone Surfing Hawaii's semi-private lesson?
Your 90-minute booking includes the surfboard and use of a rash guard. Instruction starts on the sand before you paddle out. You don't get souvenir photos in the price, and clothing to keep is a separate purchase.
- Can you cancel Gone Surfing Hawaii's Waikiki lesson for a refund?
Yes, you can receive a full refund with cancellation at least 24 hours before departure. A later cancellation isn't refundable. Keep that deadline in mind if your other plans depend on finding a particular lesson date.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.