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Private Surf Experience

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Private Surf Experience
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Rebecca_B ·
Feb 2025
Andrew (12 year old) had a fabulous experience yesterday with Joe. He could not have had a better coach! Got up on that surfboard his second try and every try afterwards. Joe is truly extraordinary. He didn’t “talk down” to him, but treated him like a buddy. He did such a good job of preparation on land before they hit the waves. We loved everything about him!
· Tin_W ·
Jan 2025
Great personalized teaching, I learned a lot. Great teacher with a lot of patience. We had nice gentle learning waves and great weather. Wasn’t too busy when I went at 2 pm session. I’ve don’t a couple’s class in the past, a solo class is well worth the extra for learning.

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Overview

Learn to surf in one of the world’s most famous surfing locations, Hawaii, with a private instructor. Head to Kahaluu Beach Park, known for its gentle waves, and don your provided surf gear to begin your lesson. Get tips from a professional surfer and then take to the waves. Since this is a private lesson, you receive undivided attention from your private instructor while you are in the water.
  • No prior surfing experience is required
  • All necessary surf gear is provided
  • Great for students of all ages
  • A private instructor means undivided attention

What's Included

  • We provide surfboard, reef shoes, and surf shirt.
  • Parking charge of 12$

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 78-6702 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

    We meet on the north end of the beach. Look for a Silver Step Van parked along side the guard rail. Front of our Van will have our Logo & Name. There is public parking at the main beach area. Parking charge of 12$. Limited street parking is available as well.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Questions?

Visit the Viator Help Centre for any further questions.

Product code: 106626P4

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Featured review

sarahhavner
My husband and I have been wanting to take lessons for years and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Eli and Charles hooked us up with all the gear, provided detailed instructions and made sure we had an awesome time catching plenty of waves!! Very professional and overall a fantastic experience, would highly recommend!

Reviews

4.9
based on 194 reviews
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Michelle_S, Jul 2025
Our sons (14 & 12) started our trip with these lessons and it’s still my 14 year old’s favorite part. We had Arie and Aria. You’ll go out in a larger group but have one instructor focused on you. Great time!
My instructor was awesome...
Brandon_R, Jun 2025
My instructor was awesome and had a lot fun. I definitely recommend for surf lessons. Thank you so much
Highly Recommend
sarahhavner, Jun 2025
My husband and I have been wanting to take lessons for years and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Eli and Charles hooked us up with all the gear, provided detailed instructions and made sure we had an awesome time catching plenty of waves!! Very professional and overall a fantastic experience, would highly recommend!
Extraordinary!
Rebecca_B, Feb 2025
Andrew (12 year old) had a fabulous experience yesterday with Joe. He could not have had a better coach! Got up on that surfboard his second try and every try afterwards. Joe is truly extraordinary. He didn’t “talk down” to him, but treated him like a buddy. He did such a good job of preparation on land before they hit the waves. We loved everything about him!
Personalized teaching
Tin_W, Jan 2025
Great personalized teaching, I learned a lot. Great teacher with a lot of patience. We had nice gentle learning waves and great weather. Wasn’t too busy when I went at 2 pm session. I’ve don’t a couple’s class in the past, a solo class is well worth the extra for learning.
Highly Recommend
James_E, Jan 2025
Instructor was extremely nice and helpful. Tailored the lesson based on how well I was/ was not doing
Stoked grandson wants to go again!
JOHN_P, Oct 2024
Milo was great with our Grandson and they both had a great afternoon surfing. He's pretty good for 10yrs old and is so stoked to go again next week...so long as Milo is available. See you soon! Papa
Awesome way to learn how to catch some nearly waves.
Todd_S, Oct 2024
Milo was a very patient instructor. The conditions helped. I had envisaged endless falling off the board, but my first time was an awesome experience. I will definitely try surfing again.
Amazing Big Island Surfing Lesson!
MC_V, Jul 2024
I had an amazing time! Hanz and the rest of the surf instructors were very helpful and knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend others to take a surf lesson from them!
Unforgettable experience -- actually caught a wave! (-:
Svetlana_M, Dec 2023
The most fantastic surfing coach ever: skilled, patient and knows his boards and waters. If not for him I might have never caught a single wave )-: -- but I did! (-: Plus, the location choise is great as well: I am a total newbie -- on some other Kona beach it might have been one whipe out after another, but in these waters I felt safe. It was a great ride! (-:
Great adventure
Mark_W, Dec 2023
If you are lucky enough to have Dylan & Victor as your instructors you will have a great time! They are fun, knowledgable and my teens had a blast with them.
Awesome experience!
Sheldon_L, Jun 2023
This company was amazing! They were so patient and were awesome to our kids! We all had the best time!
Absolutely worth it
Gail_Z, Jun 2023
Hanz was a really great instructor and was also really easy and fun to get along with, 10/10 loved it
Perfect experience! 100% recommend!
Elizabeth_H, Mar 2023
The guys were great! My 12 year old went out there and surfed and her instructor was awesome! He didn’t push her and he let her go at her own pace. She caught a few ways and he made sure she was safe the whole time. We are will do this again!
Instructor shortage
Suzanne_G, Mar 2023
Kingsley was a great instructor and I had a wonderful time. However, the other guest and myself each paid for a private lesson and only one instructor showed up. I was not really affected by this as it was my first time surfing, but the other guest had some experience and might not have gotten the value she expected.
Highly recommend
Wendy_T, Aug 2022
Donovan was a great instructor. He was knowledgeable and attentive. The ocean was fairly quiet but Donovan made conversation to pass the time in between.
Highlight of our trip
Kai_G, Jul 2022
Surfing was the highlight of all three of my kids trip to Hawaii!! Jeriah, Tegan, and Kamalie we’re fantastic! You can tell they love what they do, and they were wonderful with my kids!!
Too Young to Be Surfing Instructors
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Emmee_N, Jun 2022
Instructors are very teenager- young. I overheard the other young Instructors betting that I wouldn’t last and they were hoping to end my session early. I would have preferred adult for this session. I asked to take a break and it seems like the young instructor lacked compassion. It kept asking me if I wanted to end my session because I wanted a break., which is not cool. The website said they had professional instructors but all I saw were kids as instructors who lacked professionalism.
What a thrill!
Stann_G, Jun 2022
“Best time of my life!” Said eight yr old grandson!! It was the best! Instructors were awesome! Mahalo!
Great time
David_B, Dec 2021
The staff and trainers were friendly and worked with all of us to catch a wave and surf. All 5 of us rookies were able to ride a wave.
Response from Host, Dec 2021
chheeee Mahalo David!!! We appreciate you leaving an awesome review and sharing your experience. Stoked all 5 of you were able to ride some waves!! Hope to see you on your next visit to the island. Mahalo Kona Town Surf Ohana 🌊😎🏄🏼❤️

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