Private Surf Lessons Waikīkī
One-on-one instruction for the fastest progress and the most comfort in the water
Our Private Surf Lesson is a fully personalized experience built around you — your pace, your confidence level, and your goals. With a dedicated instructor focused solely on your session, you’ll get deeper guidance on technique, more waves, and immediate feedback that accelerates your learning.
The lesson begins on the sand with a tailored land session covering paddling, stance, pop-up mechanics, ocean awareness, and wave choice — all adjusted to how you learn best. Once in the water, your coach stays right beside you, coaching wave by wave so you can progress quickly and confidently.
Private lessons are also recommended for young children under 10, who benefit from the dedicated attention and increased safety of a one-on-one environment.
Perfect For
- Guests who want the fastest improvement and most attention
- Surfers who feel more comfortable learning one-on-one
- Young children under 10 who need dedicated supervision
- Returning beginners looking to refine technique
- Anyone who wants a calm, private, supportive coaching environment
Semi-Private Ohana Surf Lessons
Share the Waves with Friends!
From the moment you meet your instructor on the sand, the entire session revolves around you. There is no group to keep pace with, no pressure to rush, and no distractions. Your coach begins by asking a few quick questions — comfort level, prior ocean experience, injuries, goals — then tailors the approach to match exactly where you are starting.
On land, you’ll practice paddling, stance, and the pop-up until it feels natural while your instructor makes micro-adjustments to your feet, hands, timing, and posture. Many guests say this land portion alone gives them the confidence they were missing.
Once you move into the water, your instructor stays within arm’s reach — positioning you in the lineup, reading waves for you, and timing your push-offs so that you feel supported from the first attempt. After every ride, you receive immediate, specific feedback: what to shift, how to adjust weight, when to look, where to breathe. That one-on-one correction accelerates progress in a way group lessons can’t replicate.
What to expect
- One-on-one coaching for maximum comfort and confidence
- Custom land instruction based on your goals and learning style
- Immediate feedback and real-time adjustments on every wave
- Warm, patient instructors trained for true beginners
- Optional professional photo/video package to capture your milestone moment
- Gentle Waikīkī surf ideal for rapid first-day success
What’s included:
All surf equipment needed for the session is pAll required surf equipment, sized for comfort and safety:
- Soft-top surfboard
- Fins & leash
- Rash guard
- Reef shoes
You bring your swimwear and sunscreen — we provide everything else.
How it works
Meet on the sand at The Twin Fin Waikīkī
Your instructor greets you, gears you up, and answers any questions.
Start on shore
We cover ocean awareness, paddling, and the pop-up so you’re confident before you step into the water.
Head into gentle Waikīkī surf
Your coach stays right with the group—helping you into waves, giving quick, encouraging feedback, and celebrating every stand-up.
Wrap-up & next steps
High-fives on the beach, quick tips to keep progressing, and info on photos/video if you added media.
Meeting point
Jamie O’Brien School of Surf — Waikīkī
On the sand fronting The Twin Fin Waikīkī
2570 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815