North Shore Surf Girls offers beginner to advanced Oʻahu surf lessons on the North Shore in Haleʻiwa, Hawaiʻi. Our lessons are designed for individuals, families, and groups, with expert instruction provided both on land and in the water.
All Oʻahu surf lessons include high-quality Surftech surfboards, leashes, and Lycra rash guards. Lessons are held daily at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM, with custom times available for private, semi-private, and group bookings.
Lessons take place at some of the North Shore’s most beginner-friendly surf breaks, including Chun’s Reef and Puaena Point, depending on ocean conditions.
✔ Beginner to advanced surf lessons
✔ Group, private, and semi-private options
✔ Surfboards, leashes, and rash guards included
✔ Daily lesson times in Haleʻiwa, Oʻahu
✔ Locations include Chun’s Reef and Puaena Point
Book your Oʻahu surf lesson online or call 808-637-2977 to reserve your spot.
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Our group surf lessons on Oʻahu’s North Shore are ideal for beginners, families, and anyone looking for a fun and supportive introduction to surfing. With small group sizes and experienced local instructors, students receive hands-on guidance both on the beach and in the water.
Lessons take place in Haleʻiwa at beginner-friendly surf breaks such as Chun’s Reef and Puaena Point, selected daily based on ocean conditions.
Group surf lessons start at $65.95 per person and are offered daily at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Private and semi-private surf lessons on Oʻahu’s North Shore offer a more personalized experience with focused, one-on-one instruction. Ideal for individuals, couples, and families, these lessons allow for faster progression and flexible pacing based on your skill level.
Lessons take place in Haleʻiwa at North Shore surf breaks such as Chun’s Reef and Puaena Point, selected daily based on ocean conditions.
Private and semi-private surf lessons include all equipment and personalized coaching both on land and in the water. Flexible scheduling is available for custom lesson times.
Private surf lessons start at $119 per person. Book your private surf lesson online or contact us to customize your session.
Private group surf lessons on Oʻahu’s North Shore are designed for families and groups of three or more who want to surf together without being combined with other participants. This option offers a more private group experience while still maintaining a fun and relaxed learning environment.
Lessons take place in Haleʻiwa at North Shore surf breaks such as Chun’s Reef and Puaena Point, selected daily based on ocean conditions.
This 2-hour lesson includes all equipment and instruction, with a slightly higher student-to-instructor ratio than standard group lessons.
Private group surf lessons are $115 per person, with no age restrictions. Book your private group surf lesson online or contact us to reserve your group.
Our surf lesson and turtle tour on Oʻahu’s North Shore combines a beginner-friendly surf lesson with a guided visit to one of Haleʻiwa’s most beautiful and less crowded turtle-viewing locations.
The experience begins with a 1.5-hour surf lesson, where your group will learn the fundamentals of surfing with expert instruction both on land and in the water. After your surf session, your instructor will guide your party to a nearby beach where Hawaiian green sea turtles are often seen basking on the sand and swimming close to shore.
This experience is perfect for families and groups looking to combine surfing with a memorable North Shore wildlife encounter. It’s also a great opportunity for photos, and your instructor will be happy to help capture family moments.
Surf lesson and turtle tour experiences are $189 per person, with a minimum of three participants required to book. Non-surfing guests, including parents or grandparents, are welcome to join the turtle tour portion at no additional cost.
Book your surf lesson and turtle tour on Oʻahu’s North Shore online or contact us to reserve your group.
Our surf lessons are for everyone — men, women, couples, families with kids ages 2 and up, corporate groups, beginners, and advanced surfers. North Shore Surf Girls was founded by women in 2005, and that female-led story is part of our identity, but our students are mixed: roughly half are men, and many bookings are couples, multi-generational families, and corporate retreats. The “Girls” in our name reflects our founder story, not our audience. Read more about North Shore Surf Girls.
Group surf lessons are best for groups of 3 or more — friends, families, coworkers, or travel parties — who want a budget-friendly shared North Shore experience.
Private and semi-private lessons are ideal for solo travelers, couples, focused beginners, individuals with special needs, adaptive surfers, and anyone who wants dedicated 1:1 coaching at their own pace.
The 2-hour Family Private lesson is built for parents and kids surfing together, with extra time for younger surfers to find their feet.
The 3-hour Surf & Turtle Tour combines a beginner surf lesson with a guided green sea turtle viewing on a quiet North Shore beach — a top pick for families and groups looking for a single wow-factor Oʻahu experience.
Our standard 1-hour lesson rates start at $65.95 per person for group lessons and $119.95 for private and semi-private lessons. The 2-hour Family Private lesson is $115.95 per person, and the 3-hour Surf & Turtle Tour is $189 per person.
1.5-hour and 2-hour upgrades are available for group and private lessons at higher rates — see each lesson page for full pricing. Every lesson includes a Surftech surfboard, leash, Lycra rashguard, and a Red Cross CPR- and lifeguard-certified instructor.
Yes — first-time surfers are our specialty. Oʻahu’s North Shore is famous for big winter waves at world-class breaks like Pipeline and Sunset (those are reserved for advanced surfers and pros), but we teach beginners year-round at two carefully chosen breaks that flip with the seasons.
Puaʻena Point is a naturally protected cove just outside Haleʻiwa Harbor. In winter (November–March), when the rest of the North Shore is firing with overhead swells, Puaʻena’s headland blocks the biggest waves and keeps the inside lineup small and rideable — making it our go-to winter surf lesson break for beginners, families, and kids.
Chun’s Reef comes alive in the summer months (April–October), when North Shore swells drop and most outer breaks go flat. Long, gentle, perfectly shaped right-handers roll across the inside reef — ideal small beginner waves for first-time surfers and the best summer learn-to-surf spot on the North Shore.
Every lesson begins with a land-based safety briefing, then in-water coaching at whichever break is best that morning. Most students stand up and ride a wave on their first lesson. See our surf lesson locations.
Students must be comfortable in waist-deep water and able to follow basic safety instructions. Strong swimming ability is not required for our beginner lessons because you stay leashed to a buoyant surfboard at all times in shallow, sandy-bottom breaks.
Coast Guard–approved life jackets and personal flotation devices (PFDs) are provided at no extra charge — especially recommended for small children, toddlers, non-swimmers, and nervous first-timers who want extra buoyancy and peace of mind. Our instructors fit each life jacket before entering the water and stay within arm’s reach of younger surfers throughout the lesson.
Children ages 2 and up are welcome with a parent in the water for our family lessons. If you have any concerns about water comfort, mention it when booking and we’ll match you with the right instructor and gear.
Full refund with 24 hours’ notice. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable but can be rescheduled when possible. If we cancel due to unsafe surf, weather, or ocean conditions, you’ll be offered a reschedule or a full refund — your choice. We monitor North Shore conditions every morning and contact you directly if your lesson needs to move. Lessons run rain or shine when the ocean is safe.
See our full cancellation & refund policy for details on Sunset BBQ, group bookings, gift cards, no-shows, and rescheduling.
Have a question we didn’t cover? See our full surf lesson FAQ for 24+ more answers about safety, what to bring, locations, and more.
