Private instruction
Private one-on-one surf lessons
Use private instruction when one surfer wants close feedback, a focused pace and a water plan guided by the instructor that day.
Private instruction is published for one surfer and fits a solo first-timer, a nervous learner or a returning surfer who wants one specific habit watched carefully.
- Duration
- 60 or 90 min
- Price
- $145 / $160 per person
- Gear
- Board, leash, rash guard
- Format
- One surfer
Included
What comes with the lesson
This one-on-one record uses the published private instruction facts: one surfer, included lesson gear and the current SFC confirmation for the selected time.
- One-on-one instruction for one surfer
- Board
- Leash
- Rash guard
- Beach practice before the water
- Current SFC confirmation before lesson day
Fit
Who this private lesson is for
Private instruction is published for one surfer. It fits a solo first-timer who wants fewer moving parts, a nervous learner who wants the instructor's attention close, or a returning surfer who wants one specific habit watched carefully.
Parties of two to eight that want privacy should use the private group option instead of a one-on-one reservation.
Duration and price
Choose sixty or ninety minutes
The water is shared.
The exact activity depends on the surfer and conditions in front of the instructor.
Lesson moments
Follow the private lesson from setup to arrival
Read the lesson day left to right: prepare on shore, repeat the movement, follow the water call and arrive with the current confirmation open.
Start on the sand
Practice the basics before the board is moving
The lesson begins with equipment, body position and the simple cues your instructor will use once you are in the water.
That gives one surfer a cleaner first pass at hand placement, paddling rhythm and the pop-up before the session gets busier.
Focused repetition
Use the time for one surfer, one correction at a time
Private instruction keeps the feedback loop close. The instructor can watch one habit, reset the surfer and adjust the next wave or drill without dividing attention across a group.
Choose sixty minutes for a focused first pass, or ninety minutes when the surfer wants more repetition and conditions allow.
Water call
Let the instructor read the day in front of you
Waikiki water is shared, and the exact teaching plan depends on crowd, wind, swell and the surfer in front of the instructor.
Break names can help with orientation, but the practical lesson plan comes from the conditions on the day.
Arrival
Keep check-in simple before the lesson starts
Open the newest SFC confirmation before leaving for Ala Wai Boat Harbor.
A little extra time for Waikiki traffic, parking or rideshare timing keeps the first few minutes focused on the lesson instead of logistics.
Meeting point
Meet near Ala Wai Boat Harbor
One-on-one students should keep the latest SFC confirmation open before leaving for Ala Wai Boat Harbor.
Arrive with enough time for parking or rideshare delays so the first minutes can stay focused on private coaching.
1651 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96815
Quick answers
Private instruction questions
Who should book a one-on-one private surf lesson?
Choose one-on-one when a solo surfer wants focused attention, a nervous first-timer wants fewer moving parts or a returning surfer wants one clear correction watched closely. If two or more surfers want to learn together, compare the private group lesson instead.
How much does a one-on-one private surf lesson cost?
The one-on-one private lesson is currently listed at one hundred forty-five dollars for sixty minutes and one hundred sixty dollars for ninety minutes. Review the current booking details before payment because timing, policies and confirmation instructions can change.
What is included with private surf instruction?
The confirmed lesson gear is a board, leash and rash guard. Bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, drinking water and the latest SFC confirmation.
Is the ocean private too?
No. The instruction is one-on-one, but Waikiki water is shared with other ocean users. Your instructor chooses the practical water plan after reading the surfer, crowd, wind, swell and conditions that day.
Should I book sixty or ninety minutes?
Sixty minutes works for a focused first lesson or a specific correction. Ninety minutes gives the surfer more time for repetition, resets and extra coaching when the day and conditions allow.
When you are ready
Check one-on-one private surf lesson availability in Waikiki
Choose the private one-on-one lesson when one surfer wants focused instruction, then review the current time, duration and confirmation details before payment.