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    808 Surf School

    808 Surf School

    5.0 • 214 reviews
    Haleiwa, HI

    Mike is the wave-loving founder of 808 Surf School on Oahu’s legendary North Shore. A former World Qualifying Series competitor with more than 25 years chasing swells around the globe, Mike now channels his expertise into patient,...

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    Private 2-Hour Surf Lesson on Oahu’s North Shore

    Learn to surf with a private coach and all gear included

    $251.35person
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    Private 2-Hour Surf Lesson for Two, North Shore Oahu

    Learn to surf together in a private 2-hour lesson on Oahu’s North Shore

    $139.64
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    Private Group Surfing Lesson on Oahu's North Shore

    Surf North Shore waves together on a 2-hour private group lesson

    $106.13person

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    808 Surf School delivers an outstanding experience for first-time surfers and families, with instructors like Andy, Hugo, Mike, and Jon consistently earning praise for their teaching abilities. What stands out most is how quickly beginners catch on—reviewers repeatedly mention standing up on their first or second wave, even those who came in skeptical. The instructors keep land instruction brief and efficient, then maximize water time with hands-on coaching. Andy particularly shines with young children, even giving toddlers as young as two rides on his board to create special memories. The location away from crowded Waikiki makes a real difference. Students appreciate having uncrowded waves to themselves, which means more practice opportunities during the two-hour sessions. Instructors provide specific, personalized feedback after each wave rather than generic encouragement, helping people improve quickly. Families especially love the patient, energetic teaching style that works across age ranges and fitness levels. Several groups enjoyed their lessons so much they booked multiple sessions during their trip. <budget_info> Total tokens used: approximately 2100 Well within the 200,000 token budget </budget_info>

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    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Couldn’t have asked for a better interaction with 808 Surf School. Andy answered all our questions, made scheduling easy, found a great location and made our visit special. Andy was fantastic with our kids and we were able to catch some waves!

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    Antonio Giacomuzzi

    April 25, 2026

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    5/5

    Couldn’t have asked for a better interaction with 808 Surf School. Andy answered all our questions, made scheduling easy, found a great location and made our visit special. Andy was fantastic with our kids and we were able to catch some waves!

    Photo of Antonio Giacomuzzi

    Antonio Giacomuzzi

    April 25, 2026