Private & Semi-Private Surf Lessons in Waikiki
Overview
REAL WAVES - AND MORE OF THEM! We’ll take you to the real lineup where the best and longest waves happen.
REAL SURF INSTRUCTION. Ty Gurney Surf School has the lowest student-to-teacher ratios anywhere in Waikiki. We book no more than 2 students per instructor to ensure that every minute of your time with us is spent riding waves and learning to surf.
SAFETY FOCUSED. We put safety first without sacrificing fun! All instructors maintain current CPR, Ocean Lifeguard, and First Aid Certifications. Our team’s experience and expertise as both individual surfers and professional surf instructors ensures that you’ll be surfing and learning with the best.
What's Included
- A safe place to store your belongings
- Rash Guard Shirt
- Lots of waves and tons of fun with some of the best surf instructors in Hawaii!
- Introductory land lesson to review basic skills and water safety
- Surfboard
- Gratuity (optional)
- Photos & videos (optional - must be booked in advance)
Meeting Location
205 Lewers Street
Honolulu, HI 96815, 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
Once you arrive at our shop, we'll get you geared up for your lesson and store your
personal belongings. After you're ready, it's to the sand for a short land lesson and
safety briefing then into the water to catch some waves!
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private & Semi-Private Surf Lessons in Waikiki?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-100822P1
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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 56 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- A safe place to store your belongings.
- Rash Guard Shirt.
- Lots of waves and tons of fun with some of the best surf instructors in Hawaii!.
- Introductory land lesson to review basic skills and water safety.
- Surfboard.
- Gratuity (optional).
- Photos & videos (optional - must be booked in advance).
The minimum age to participate is 5..
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 Private & Semi-Private Surf Lessons in Waikiki 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private & Semi-Private Surf Lessons in Waikiki 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
- A safe place to store your belongings
- Rash Guard Shirt
- Lots of waves and tons of fun with some of the best surf instructors in Hawaii!
- Introductory land lesson to review basic skills and water safety
- Surfboard
- Gratuity (optional)
- Photos & videos (optional - must be booked in advance)
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
