Group Surf Lessons for beginners on the North Shore of Oahu
Overview
Whether your group are complete beginners or looking to refining techniques, the lesson is designed around your groups needs, ensuring faster progress and a more enjoyable time in the water. It's all about maximizing your groups learning and comfort in a way that suits you best.
What's Included
- All equipment will be provided including: surfboard, surf leash and rash guard
- Please wear your swimsuit and reef safe sun screen. Rashguards help to protect arms & shoulders.
Meeting Location
Chuns Reef Beach
Hawaii 96712, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
During our surfing lessons, you'll enjoy a fun ocean experience, tailored to your skill level. From arrival to riding your last wave, here’s what to expect:
Arrival and Introduction
Our instructors will greet you, provide gear, and give an overview of the lesson.
Safety Briefing and Surf Basics
We’ll cover ocean conditions and surf etiquette. You’ll learn key skills like paddling, standing, and selecting beginner-friendly waves.
Warm-up and Dry Land Practice
We’ll do a quick warm-up and practice the pop-up technique on land, focusing on foot placement and balance to prepare for the water.
Surfing Experience
Once ready, we’ll head into the ocean to catch small waves, guiding you through paddling and standing.
Catching Your First Wave
Your instructor will help you apply the pop-up technique, making your first successful wave ride an exciting achievement.
Continued Practice
As your confidence grows, we’ll refine your skills in balance, turning, and wave timing, helping you ride waves longer and with more control.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This is a water activity, if you have struggles swimming please request a life jacket in advance.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Beach parks vary and each provides different accessibility options. Feel free to call and ask questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Group Surf Lessons for beginners on the North Shore of Oahu?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-90357P5
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 18 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All equipment will be provided including: surfboard, surf leash and rash guard.
- Please wear your swimsuit and reef safe sun screen. Rashguards help to protect arms & shoulders.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Group Surf Lessons for beginners on the North Shore of Oahu is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This is a water activity, if you have struggles swimming please request a life jacket in advance.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Group Surf Lessons for beginners on the North Shore of Oahu will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All equipment will be provided including: surfboard, surf leash and rash guard
- Please wear your swimsuit and reef safe sun screen. Rashguards help to protect arms & shoulders.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This is a water activity, if you have struggles swimming please request a life jacket in advance.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Beach parks vary and each provides different accessibility options. Feel free to call and ask questions.
