Kids surf lessons
Kids surf lessons in Waikiki
Give your child a clear introduction to the board, the pop-up and the ocean with SFC.
Share their age and swimming comfort with the crew before booking, then choose individual coaching or a lesson with family.
- Duration
- 60 or 90 min
- Price
- $99–$160/person
- Gear
- Included
- Age fit
- Ask SFC which core lesson fits
Included
What comes with the lesson
SFC supplies your child’s board, leash and rash guard; bring their beach essentials and a dry layer for afterward.
- Surfboard for the lesson
- Leash
- Rash guard
- Beach introduction
- Instructor-led water session
Fit
Choose around your child’s starting point
Some children are eager to paddle out; others need time to ask questions and practice on sand. Tell the crew about attention, confidence and previous water experience so they can advise on a suitable format.
Duration and price
Choose your lesson length
A solo learner can use private one-on-one instruction. Families of two to eight can use a private group. An open group may also be available, but it can include unrelated students.
Confirm the live time, tax and final total for Give young surfers one calm voice to follow before payment.
Lesson moments
Help your child arrive ready
A simple explanation, beach practice and clear instructor cues help a young learner understand what comes next.
Lesson detail
Tell SFC about your young surfer
Age alone does not explain swimming comfort, listening style or how a child reacts to moving water. Share the useful details before choosing a booking.
Lesson detail
Follow the instructor’s water signals
Parents can encourage from the beach, but mixed directions are hard to follow in whitewater. The instructor’s hand signals and voice need to stay in front.
Lesson detail
Make room for nerves on the sand
A child may be excited in the hotel and cautious when bare feet reach the wet sand. Give the instructor room to slow the first few minutes down.
Lesson detail
Give each sibling their own lesson
One sibling may stand while another stays on the board longer. Celebrate each child’s own attempt instead of using the faster learner as the lesson plan.
Lesson detail
Have the dry towel ready
Bring the personal items named in the confirmation and have a simple post-water plan. Warmth, water and a familiar adult help the beach ending feel easy.
Meeting point
Meet near Ala Wai Boat Harbor
Bring the lesson confirmation and your child’s beach bag to the harbor meeting point.
Leave a little extra time for questions, equipment and the transition from traveling to learning.
1651 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96815
Quick answers
Kids surf lessons questions
What age can kids start surf lessons?
There is no single magic number — swimming comfort and the ability to follow one voice matter more than a birthday. Tell the crew your child’s age and water comfort and they will say honestly whether a lesson fits right now.
Do parents have to surf too?
Not at all — plenty of parents cheer from the sand with the towels and the camera. If you would rather paddle out together, a family private group puts everyone in the same lesson.
How does SFC teach young surfers?
The lesson begins with a beach introduction and clear instructor cues. SFC limits groups to four students per instructor; discuss your child’s swimming ability and individual support needs with the crew before booking.
Which lesson is right for a child?
A solo young surfer does well with one-on-one coaching; siblings and parent-and-kid crews usually book the private group so the family is the whole class.
What should my child bring?
Swimwear under their clothes, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen and a warm dry layer for afterward. The board, leash and rash guard are provided, sized for the surfer using them.
When you are ready
Find a lesson for your young surfer
Ask the crew about your child’s fit, or check dates for the format you have agreed on.