Lessons · Commercial
Group surf lessons in Waikiki
Join other travelers in an open group or reserve a private class for friends and family.
The choice comes down to who joins the lesson and how many people in your party will surf.
- Duration
- 60 or 90 min
- Price
- $99–$160/person
- Gear
- Included
- Choices
- Open or private group
Included
What comes with the lesson
Group lesson prices include a board, leash and rash guard for every surfer, plus the beach introduction and water coaching.
- Surfboard for the lesson
- Leash
- Rash guard
- Beach introduction
- Instructor-led water session
Fit
Open class or just your people?
Open group lets other students join your session. A private group reserves the class for two to eight people from your booking; larger parties should contact SFC first.
Duration and price
Choose your lesson length
Review the matching lesson listing before checkout.
Confirm the live time, tax and final total for Choose the group lesson that matches your crew before payment.
Lesson moments
Bring the group onto the same page
Agree who is surfing, which class you want and how everyone will reach the harbor.
Lesson detail
Decide who belongs in the class
“Group” can mean meeting new classmates or booking only the people you brought. Make that decision before comparing times.
Lesson detail
Share the water without losing your own cue
A shared class still has individual turns. Listen for the group water cue, then tune in when the coach points to your paddle or stance.
Lesson detail
Send one clean plan to the harbor
One organizer should hold the confirmation and the true student count. That keeps check-in from becoming a debate between screenshots.
Meeting point
Meet near Ala Wai Boat Harbor
Give the whole party one set of directions to the SFC meeting point at Ala Wai Boat Harbor.
Ask your organizer to keep the reservation details and the final surfer count ready for check-in.
1651 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96815
Quick answers
Lessons · Commercial questions
Do I need to know how to swim?
Tell SFC about swimming ability and confidence before you book. Surf conditions and depth vary; an instructor and surfboard do not replace swimming ability. The crew can discuss suitability for your party.
Is a lesson good for nervous beginners?
Yes. Scott has spent about 20 years teaching first-timers in Waikiki, groups stay small at no more than four students per instructor, and everyone practices the pop-up on dry sand before adding water. Students consistently describe the lesson as clear and encouraging.
How long are SFC surf lessons?
SFC teaches 60-minute and 90-minute surf lessons. Check the booking calendar for live times and availability.
Which lesson formats can I book?
Choose an open-group lesson, a private 1-on-1 lesson or a private group lesson. private groups need at least 2 students and hold up to 8.
How large are the groups?
Lessons are capped at 8 students, with no more than 4 students per instructor. Groups of 6–8 should book at least 24 hours ahead.
When you are ready
Choose your group’s surf lesson
Compare the open and private formats, then select the session that matches your headcount.