About this experience
REAL WAVES - AND MORE OF THEM! We’ll take you to the real lineup where the best and longest waves happen.
REAL SURF INSTRUCTION. Ty Gurney Surf School has the lowest student-to-teacher ratios anywhere in Waikiki. We book no more than 2 students per instructor to ensure that every minute of your time with us is spent riding waves and learning to surf.
SAFETY FOCUSED. We put safety first without sacrificing fun! All instructors maintain current CPR, Ocean Lifeguard, and First Aid Certifications. Our team’s experience and expertise as both individual surfers and professional surf instructors ensures that you’ll be surfing and learning with the best.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- A safe place to store your belongings
- Rash Guard Shirt
- Lots of waves and tons of fun with some of the best surf instructors in Hawaii!
- Introductory land lesson to review basic skills and water safety
- Surfboard
Not included
- Gratuity (optional)
- Photos & videos (optional - must be booked in advance)
Itinerary and highlights
Once you arrive at our shop, we'll get you geared up for your lesson and store your
personal belongings. After you're ready, it's to the sand for a short land lesson and
safety briefing then into the water to catch some waves!
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We are right next to Denny's restaurant across the street from the Halekulani Hotel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ty Gurney Surf School
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Ali'i Private Lesson: Your instructor will tow you to the lineup after each wave.
- Duration: 2 hours Requirements: All participants of our semi-private lesson must 13 years or older and able to swim.
- Duration: 1 hour Requirements: All participants of our semi-private lesson must 15 years or older and able to swim.
- Duration: 1 hour All ages & abilities
- Duration: 2 hours Ali'i Private Lesson: Your instructor will tow you to the lineup after each wave.
- Duration: 2 hours All ages & abilities
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