Once you book your surf lesson with North Shore Surf Girls, you’ll immediately receive an automatic confirmation email with all your reservation details.
On the day of your lesson, we’ll personally reach out with a text or WhatsApp message to check in and confirm everything.
We’ll also confirm your exact meeting location based on conditions:
We choose the safest and best spot for your experience that day 🌺
We’re early birds—you’ll spot us right away!
Look for our blue company truck at the beach. That’s your sign you’re in the right place.
Your instructor will greet you with a warm aloha and get you started:
Before we hit the water, you’ll get a short, clear land lesson covering:
We keep it simple so you can get in the water fast and start having fun.
Now the best part—you’re in the ocean!
Your instructor stays right with you, helping you:
This is the moment ✨
With expert guidance and a little push at the right time, you’ll be riding your first wave before you know it—often within your first few tries.
By the end of your session, you won’t just have ridden waves—you’ll understand them.
And most importantly, you’ll leave with:
You can always call 808-637-2977 or visit our FAQ’s page
2 students with 1 dedicated instructor, available in 1 or 2-hour lengths. Great for friends or couples, starting at $119 plus tax
Our instruction tradition was established by Carol Philips, founder of North Shore Surf Girls, Morey World Bodyboarding Vice Champion (1993), and Haleʻiwa-based community leader.
Once you book, you’ll immediately receive an automatic confirmation email with all your reservation details. On the day of your lesson, we’ll personally reach out by text or WhatsApp to check in, confirm your exact meeting location based on the day’s conditions, and answer any last-minute questions.
Surf lessons meet at one of two North Shore breaks — Chun’s Reef or Puaʻena Point — depending on the day’s conditions. SUP lessons meet at the river mouth of the Anahulu (Haleʻiwa Harbor). We confirm your exact spot via text or WhatsApp the day of your lesson. When you arrive, look for our blue North Shore Surf Girls company truck at the beach.
Before we hit the water, you’ll get a short, clear land lesson covering the essentials: how to safely paddle, how to pop up to your feet on the board, how to handle the board in surf, and basic ocean awareness. The land lesson is intentionally quick and easy — our goal is to get you in the water and catching waves, not lecturing on the beach.
No — all gear is provided. North Shore Surf Girls supplies the surfboard and rash guard for every lesson. A wetsuit top is available on request (though Hawaii water is usually nice and warm year-round). Just bring sunscreen, swimwear, a towel, and water.
Most first-time surfers stand up and ride their first wave during their very first lesson with North Shore Surf Girls. Our instructors dial in the right spot, the right wave, and the right push so beginners experience the joy of catching a wave on day one. We’ve been teaching beginners on Oahu’s North Shore since 2005.
