Surf lessons
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Find surf lessons, board rentals and local shops — from Waikīkī to the North Shore.
67 local businessesConnect directly with the businessFree to browse, all around Oʻahu
Find your first wave
What are you looking for?
Everything a visiting surfer needs, sorted by what you’re doing today.
Pick your part of the island
Four coasts. A whole island.
Choose a region to explore the directory. Central Oʻahu has board shops and repair options, too.
A little orientation, not a surf-safety map.
Use the region buttons to see who’s nearby.
Good places to start
Your Oʻahu surf directory.
Listed A–Z by business name, with no paid ranking. A business may offer more than one service, so service counts overlap.
Showing 67 of 67 businesses across Oʻahu
The Surf N Sea photo shows its actual storefront. Other listings use service icons. Photo credits.
Ding repair
Surf shops
Board rentals
Beach Candy Waikiki - Surf and Beach Rentals
Board rentals
2570 Kalākaua Ave #112, Honolulu, HI 96815View listing →Board rentals
Big Wave Dave Surf & Coffee
Board rentalsSurf lessons
226 Lewers St #154, Honolulu, HI 96815View listing →Surf shops
Blue Planet Surf Hale’iwa
Surf shopsBoard rentals
62-620 Kamehameha Hwy B, Haleʻiwa, HI 96712View listing →Ding repair
Ding repair
Surf lessons
Faith Surf School
Surf lessonsBoard rentals
2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 (beach in front of Outrigger Waikiki)View listing →Surf shops
Board rentals
Go Nuts Hawaii Surf Rentals & Surf Lessons
Board rentalsSurf lessons
58-106 Kaunala St, Haleʻiwa, HI 96712View listing →Surf lessons
Surf lessons
Board rentals
Surf lessons
Surf shops
Surf lessons
Board rentals
Hawaii Surfboard Rentals
Board rentals
Delivery service - no storefront address publishedView listing →Surf lessons
Surf shops
Surf lessons
Surf shops
Surf shops
Hoe He'e Nalu Boardriders
Surf shops
521 Ala Moana Boulevard, warehouse no.5, Honolulu, HI 96813View listing →Surf lessons
Jamie O'Brien Surf Experience - North Shore
Surf lessons
57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731View listing →Surf lessons
Surf lessons
Surf lessons
Kai Motion Hawaii
Surf lessons
5475 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96821 (meeting point, Hawaiʻi Kai)View listing →Surf shops
Board rentals
Surf lessons
Lani Nalu Surf Co.
Surf lessons
61-529 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 (lessons at Chun's Reef / Puaʻena Point)View listing →Surf lessons
Mikey Redd Surf School North Shore, Oahu
Surf lessons
58-121 Kaunala St B3, Haleʻiwa, HI 96712View listing →Surf shops
Board rentals
Surf lessons
Surf shops
Surf lessons
North Shore Banzai Surf School
Surf lessons
59-009 Hoalua St, Haleiwa, HI 96712 (lessons at Puaʻena Point)View listing →Surf lessons
Surf lessons
Surf lessons
North Shore Ohana School of Surfing
Surf lessons
Haleiwa, HI 96712 (Chun's Reef / Puaʻena Point; no street address)View listing →Surf lessons
Surf lessons
North Shore Surf Lessons (Sunset Suratt Surf School)
Surf lessons
No street address; lessons at Puaʻena Point Beach Park, HaleʻiwaView listing →Surf shops
North Shore Surf Shop
Surf shops
66-150 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 (+ 66-200 Kam Hwy Ste C/D; 59-712 Kam Hwy)View listing →Surf shops
Surf lessons
Board rentals
Ohana Surf Project
Board rentalsSurf lessons
2552 Kalākaua Ave p159/p160, Honolulu, HI 96815View listing →Surf shops
Surf shops
Quality Surfboards Hawaii
Surf shopsBoard rentals
1860 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 104, Honolulu, HI 96815View listing →Surf shops
Surf lessons
Sea & Board Sports Hawaii
Surf lessonsBoard rentals
62-540 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleʻiwa, HI 96712View listing →Surf lessons
SFC Surf School
Surf lessons
1651 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815 (meets near Ala Wai Boat Harbor)View listing →Surf shops
Surf lessons
Board rentals
Surf lessons
Stoke Drift Surf School
Surf lessons
Ocean Patio B Retail, 2161 Kālia Rd Space 107, Honolulu, HI 96815View listing →Surf lessons
Surf lessons
Surf shops
Surf N Sea
Surf shopsSurf lessonsBoard rentals
62-595 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleʻiwa, HI 96712View listing →Board rentals
Surf Waikiki
Board rentals
2330 Kalākaua Ave, 207 International Market Place, Honolulu, HI 96815View listing →Surf shops
Surfboard Factory Hawaii
Surf shops
2045 Lauwiliwili St Bldg 5 Ste 501, Kapolei, HI 96707View listing →Surf shops
Ding repair
Surf shops
Surf lessons
Surf lessons
Surf shops
Surf lessons
Waikiki Beach Services
Surf lessonsBoard rentals
2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 (Royal Hawaiian); 2255 Kalākaua Ave (Sheraton Waikīkī)View listing →Surf lessons
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More time by the ocean.
- 01 · Choose your coastSeasonal context, with links to current ocean information.
- 02 · Make a planA lesson, a rental, or a day watching from shore.
- 03 · Take a little Oʻahu homeA local surf story or a fresh film from Salty Shots.
This is a preview of the topics, not a live surf forecast. Check current conditions and ask a lifeguard or instructor before entering the ocean.
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First-timer FAQ
Good to know before you paddle out.
Where do I start if I’ve never surfed?
Start with an instructor. Tell them your swimming ability, experience and comfort in the ocean so they can choose an appropriate location and lesson. A familiar beach name is no guarantee of safe conditions.
Should I rent a board or book a lesson?
If you’re new to surfing, a lesson gives you help with equipment, ocean awareness and surf etiquette. If you’re renting, ask the shop which board suits your experience and the current conditions.
How much should I budget?
Prices and inclusions vary. Follow the official business link and ask about lesson length, group size, transport, equipment and cancellation terms. We don’t publish prices we can’t source reliably.
How should I choose a coast?
Use the region picker to find nearby businesses, then check current ocean information and ask an instructor or lifeguard. Respect posted warnings, give others space and stay on shore when conditions exceed your ability.