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We are more than just a surf school, we are a family of ocean lovers dedicated to sharing the spirit of Aloha with everyone. While we are proud of our history as a female-founded school, our passion extends to teaching men, women, and children of all ages. We combine deep local knowledge with a “safety-first” approach to ensure you catch the wave of your life with confidence.
Open to Everyone: Expert coaching tailored for men, women, families, and corporate teams.
Safety First: All instructors are Red Cross CPR and Lifeguard certified.
Unique Adventures: The only school offering Sunset BBQ packages and Turtle Tours.
Local Expertise: Deep knowledge of North Shore breaks to find the safest waves for your level.
All-Inclusive: Premium surfboards, rash guards, and reef shoes provided for every lesson.
North Shore Surf Girls was founded by Carol Philips, a surfing pioneer and the first woman to compete against men at the Banzai Pipeline. You might even recognize her influence from the hit movie Blue Crush!
Carol created this school to share her deep love for the ocean with everyone. Today, we carry on her legacy by teaching men, women, families, and corporate teams how to surf. We take the intimidation out of the North Shore and replace it with safety, fun, and the true Aloha spirit.

Through uncompromising safety, skilled teaching, and respect for the ocean and its people.






My family had a fantastic experience with Carol & the surfing girls crew! They are clearly very skilled and knowledgeable but also know how to teach and made it accessible for our even our novice kids. Everyone caught lots of waves and had would 100% go back again!
I can’t recommend North Shore Surf Girls enough!! Aimee is an amazing surf instructor - I’ve surfed before and am still learning and she helped perfect my form! With her instruction, I had an amazing time riding waves in the North Shore. The beach is also beautiful (saw rainbows for the entire two hours) and the vibes are great! If you’re interested in surf lessons, definitely hit up North Shore Surf Girls!
Carol was such an amazing surf instructor, we got to ride beautiful waves , and had the time of our lives!!!!
Was für ein toller Tag ! Wir hatten heute den Familienkurs (2 Erwachsene und 1 Kind) gebucht. Wir alle sind blutige Anfänger und standen noch nie auf einem Surfbrett. Die Vorbereitung ist so gut und präzise, dass man von Anfang an versteht, was funktioniert und was man auf einem Surfbrett lieber sein lassen sollte. Papa und Mama haben etwas länger gebraucht (das liegt an der mangelnden Fitness).Unsere 10-jährige Tochter aber, hatte bereits beim ersten Ride auf der Welle ein sofortiges Erfolgserlebnis. Sie ist die ersten 300m direkt auf dem Brett gestanden und Papa musste ein paar Tränen vor Freude herunterschlucken.Das ist kein Gelaber, es war wirklich so.Wir kommen in den nächsten Tagen auf jeden Fall wieder!Mahalo!
Die Surf Lesson mit Carol war wirklich mega! Sie hat meine Erwartungen völlig übertroffen! Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass ich überhaupt als Anfängerin stehen werde, aber ich hab sogar mehrere Wellen gekriegt und stand mehrere Male. Ich hatte es einmal bisher vorher probiert und da war es nur frustrierend. Carol wusste genau, wo wir den besten Spot haben, und hat uns auch geholfen und in die Wellen gepusht, sodass wir auf jeden Fall ins Surfen kamen, das fand ich super. Sie hat super erklärt, sodass ich das Gefühl hatte, ich kann jetzt auch alleine los und üben, und vor allem sind wir schnell ins Wasser. Ich hatte das Gefühl vorher, dass andere Schulen lange Zeit noch am Strand verbringen. Wir hatten 3 junge Mädels in unserer Truppe, um die sie sich auch super gekümmert hat, sie kamen auch voll auf ihre Kosten. Vor allem hat sie gut für deren Sicherheit und Wohlfühlen gesorgt. Das war wirklich sehr souverän und professionell! Carols Kollegin Betty hatte Fotos während unserer Session von uns auf dem Wasser gemacht, die wir im Nachhinein für eine Pauschale kaufen konnten - cooler Bonusservice, vor allem, wenn man eine visuelle Erinnerung an ein tolles Surferlebnis auf Hawaii haben möchte. Ich würde North Shore Surf Girls immer wieder buchen und empfehlen! Danke für das coole Surferlebnis!
We had a great experience! We booked on pretty short notice and the communication with us to throughout was super responsive. Remi and Carol took amazing care of our two young daughters. They both tandem surfed for an hour and caught a bunch of waves, got to stand up on on them, and had a blast. The location at Pua'ena Point was perfect. We even got to see big sea turtles swimming around the rocks while we explored the beach after the lesson. And Betty, who is often there to take photos, got some great shots of our girls catching waves for the first time.
Purchased my daughter and her friend a semi private lesson while recently vacationing in Oahu. What a great experience. The girls were up and surfing very quickly. I highly recommend North Shore Surf Girls!
Our family of 5, kids ages 16, 14, and 10 were able to all get up on our first or second tries. Had so much fun and Amy and Remi were great instructors! My son has a hip condition and on his 3rd run, another little kid out surfing ran into my son and the board hit his hip. He was in a lot of pain hurt and had to spend the rest of the time on the shore. It was an accident and the other kid wasn’t a part of our group lesson. They were so sweet and offered to refund my son’s cost. I would Recommend them to anyone learning to surf.
I have been here twice now and I highly recommend them for learning how to surf. I 2021 I had my first ever surf lesson here. At the end of 2024 I had the opportunity to come to Oahu on business and I knew I wanted to go surfing with this group again. I booked a time I thought was good and then later on needed to reschedule and Carol was excellent at doing that. I got my lesson with Amiee and she was fantastic! I did the hour private/semi private lesson and it was everything I could have wanted. I got 1 on 1 instruction on everything from safety, to surfing form, to carrying a board, the paddle zones and surfing zones, etc. I thought it was really good. Once we got out onto the water I was even able to get up on a few waves and that made my whole day. I have a lot to work on and I wish I could surf every day. This is an incredible sport and the people here make it a really fun time. I can't wait to come back and get another lesson with Aimee, Carol, and the whole team
Surf lessons with North Shore Surf Girls was the highlight of our boys vacation in Oahu! They loved it so much they convinced us to bring them back the next day. Josh and Remy were absolutely wonderful with our beginner boys! We are extremely pleased with the service and fast response with squeezing us in with our last minute planning for lessons. You guys rock! Highly recommend North Shore Surf Girls!!!
Carol is a great instructor who helped me understands the dynamics of surfing. Her instruction was clear, concise and reinforced at the right times. I enjoyed her energy and her easy rapport with the other instructors on the water. I was able to ride a wave and came very close a few other times. Highly recommended!
Can't say enough good things about North Shore Surf Girls. We started with a lesson for our 14 year old daughter with Aimee, who was very knowledgeable and a great instructor. After a brief beach lesson, we watched them paddle out and, within minutes, were thrilled to watch her catch her first wave ever!The experience was better than we hoped, and seeing other outfits with their client interactions left us reassured that we made the best choice. In one case, two young men worked with another school's instructor who tossed his board in the ocean and paddled away, leaving his students struggling to get their boards past the waves on their own. That instructor didn't even bother turning around. Incredible.Needless to say, our first experience was so good that we returned for a semi-private lesson with Carol. This surfing magician turned a 53 year old father into his daughter's hero. I caught quite a few waves before having to return from shear exhaustion. It was a blast and a memory we will forever cherish. Thank you, Aimee and Carol!
The guys are AWESOME! The team is extremely organized and very good at the sport. They are all locals and know the area so they move around the island with the cycles of weather. Amy was a fantastic coach. The owner Carol rode tandem with my 5yr old daughter and she had a blast! Included in the price is a professional photographer shooting from the shore. You may elect to purchase your pictures or not. Surfing with sea turtles and whales in the background was truly an epic day!
Our instructor Amy was amazing. She was patient and helpful with my teenagers and my husband, and all three had multiple successful attempts at surfing. They are hooked and can’t wait to come back to Hawaii and do it again! The meeting point was easy to find, all gear was provided, and there was even a photographer that got amazing pictures we could purchase after. North Shore Surf Girls was amazing!
At North Shore Surf Girls, we believe surfing is more than a sport it’s a connection to the ocean, a celebration of courage, and a journey of personal growth. Our female-led team creates a safe, supportive space where everyone can discover the joy of riding waves.

Empowering women in surf culture

Professionally trained & experienced

Deep respect & awareness for the sea

Authentic local surf culture


Commemorate your adventure with our exclusive NSSG apparel! More than just a shirt, our gear is an authentic souvenir of your journey on the legendary waves of Oahu. These custom-designed pieces are created specifically for our students and fans, and you won’t find them in any other shop on the island—or anywhere else in the world.
Whether you’re looking for a comfortable t-shirt to remember the day or a professional-grade rash guard for your next session, wear your North Shore experience with pride!
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North Shore, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi
(808) 637-2977
Whatsapp : (808) 779-6222
Lessons@northshoresurfgirls.com